La. R.S. 8:406

If the board intends to deny an application for authority, it shall give written notice thereof to the applicant. The notice shall state a time and a place for hearing before the board and a summary statement of the reasons for the proposed denial. The notice shall be mailed by certified mail to the applicant at the address stated in the application at least fifteen days prior to the scheduled hearing date. The board may require the applicant to pay the costs of such hearing if the proposed denial is sustained. An appeal from the board's decision may be had to the district court of the board's domicile.