When an applicant, after due consideration, cannot be approved for reasons expressed in N.J.S.A. 5:5-22 et seq., as amended and supplemented, or if, in the opinion of the New Jersey Racing Commission, approval of such person will be detrimental to the best interests of racing in New Jersey, or if an applicant will hold ownership for another whose interest is beneficial, indirect or otherwise and the indirect or beneficial owner could not qualify to hold direct ownership for reasons expressed herein, the commission may disapprove such applicant by notifying the secretary of the association or corporation licensed to conduct a horse race meeting by registered mail. Such disapproved person may request, and the commission shall hold, a hearing, which request and hearing shall be made and had as provided for in N.J.S.A. 5:5-22, et seq.
N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-3.10