SDCL § 50-12-18: Return of fees upon refusal to issue license--Statement of reasons for refusal--Appeal.

If the department refuses to issue a license upon an original application, the department shall remit to the applicant all fees accompanying the application. Refusal may be on any of the grounds as set forth in § 50-12-16. The department shall set forth the reasons for the refusal to issue the license. The applicant may appeal the decision in pursuance to chapter 1-26.