HAR §16-85-107. Denial or rejection of application

(a) An application for issuance of a license or certificate shall be denied when an application is insufficient or incomplete or when an applicant has failed to provide satisfactory proof that the applicant meets the requirements under chapters 453 or 463E, HRS, or this chapter. In addition, the board may deny issuance of a license or certificate: (1) When the applicant has committed any of the acts for which a license or certificate may be suspended or revoked under sections 453-8 or 463E-6, HRS, or section 16-85-112; (2) If the applicant fails to demonstrate that the applicant possesses a good reputation for honesty, truthfulness, fairness, and financial integrity; or (3) If the applicant has had disciplinary action taken by any jurisdiction, including any federal or state regulatory body. (b) An application shall be automatically rejected and the applicant shall be denied licensure or certification when the applicant, after having been notified to do so: (1) Fails to pay the appropriate fees within six months from notification; or (2) Fails to submit, after notification, any of the information or documentation requested to comply with any of the requirements for licensure or certification within six months of notification. (c) Any application which has been denied or rejected shall remain in the possession of the board and shall not be returned. (d) An applicant, whose application has been denied or rejected, may file for an administrative hearing pursuant to chapter 91, HRS. [Eff and comp 12/22/97] (Auth: HRS §§453-3, 453-33, 463E-12) (Imp: HRS §§91-9, 91-9.5, 91-10, 91-11, 91-12, 453-3, 453-4, 453-4.5, 453-5.1, 453-5.3, 453-33, 463E-3) 85-36