§ 1-13. Decision on application.

(a) Board to decide.

The Board must notify the applicant in writing of its decision to grant or deny the license as follows:

(1) if no hearing is held under § 1-12(c) of this subtitle, within 15 days after the last day of the 15-day posting period; and

(2) if a hearing is held under § 1-12(c) of this subtitle, within 15 days after conclusion of the hearing.

(b) Denial.

(1) Any denial of an adult-entertainment business license must be based solely on the qualifications set forth in § 1-11 of this subtitle.

(2) The notice of a denial must:

(i) specify the reasons for the denial; and

(ii) notify the applicant of the opportunity to request a hearing under § 1-30 of this subtitle.