# Health - General (GHG)

## Title 21. Food, Drugs, and Cosmetics

### Subtitle 3. Food Establishments

#### Section 21-311

(a) The Department may deny an application for a food establishment license issued under this subtitle if the Department finds that the applicant:

  (1) Does not meet the requirements of this subtitle or any rules or regulations adopted under this subtitle; or

  (2) Fraudulently or deceptively attempts to obtain a license.

(b) Within 30 days of receipt of the completed application, the Department shall notify the applicant in writing:

  (1) That the application has been denied;

  (2) The specific reasons for the denial of the application; and

  (3) If any, the actions that must be taken by the applicant to qualify for a license.

(c) After a notice of denial is issued, the Department may issue a license to an applicant if the applicant:

  (1) Takes all actions specified in the notice of denial; and

  (2) Meets the requirements of this subtitle and all rules and regulations adopted under this subtitle.

(d) An applicant who is denied a license is entitled to:

  (1) A hearing before the Secretary under Sec. 21-316 of this subtitle; and

  (2) Judicial review under Sec. 21-317 of this subtitle.

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Md. Code Ann., Health-Gen. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)