Sec. 29.03.01.51. Dealer’s License — Appeal

A. Application Denial.

(1) A person whose initial or renewal dealer’s license application is denied may file an appeal to the circuit court of the county where the person’s place of business is to be located within 30 days after the date that the written notice of denial or revocation was sent by the Secretary.

(2) The Secretary or the applicant may appeal the decision of the circuit court to the Court of Special Appeals.

B. Suspension, Revocation, and Fines.

(1) A person whose dealer’s license is suspended or revoked or who is fined for a violation may submit a written request to the Secretary for a hearing within 30 days after the date that the written notice of suspension or revocation was sent by the Secretary.

(2) Upon receipt of a valid request, the Secretary shall grant a hearing within 15 days.

(3) The hearing and any subsequent proceedings of judicial review shall be conducted in accordance with Regulation .22 of this chapter and State Government Article, Title 10, Subtitle 2, Annotated Code of Maryland.