KRS 243.470: Applicant may have hearing before license is denied -- Refund of

payments made.

(1) If a state administrator denies a license application, the administrator shall

notify the applicant in writing of the denial and reasons by registered or certified

mail at the address given in the application or supplement.

(2) The applicant may, within thirty (30) days after the date of the mailing of the

notice from the state administrator, file a request with the board for an

administrative hearing on the application. The hearing shall be conducted by

the board as a de novo review of the application in compliance with the

requirements of KRS Chapter 13B.

(3) If the state administrator denies an application and the applicant does not

timely request a board hearing on its application under subsection (2) of this

section, the department shall refund payment of the license fee to the applicant

if requested. The department shall also refund payment of any license fee

erroneously paid by an applicant.