The Secretary of State shall deny any application under this Article upon any of the following grounds:
(1) That the application contains any false or fraudulent statement; or(2) That the applicant has failed to furnish the information required by the Secretary or to file a bond as required; or(3) That the required fee has not been paid; or(4) That the applicant has failed to remit fees to the Secretary of State or the Department of Revenue; or(5) That the applicant has engaged in fraudulent practices; or(6) That the applicant or a member of his immediate family is an employee of the Secretary of State; or(7) That the Secretary of State is authorized under any other provision of law. If the Secretary of State denies the application for a license, or renewal thereof, he shall so order in writing and notify the applicant thereof by certified mail. Upon the denial of an application for a license, or renewal thereof, he shall return the license fee. An applicant may contest the denial of an application for a license or renewal thereof by requesting an administrative hearing pursuant to Section 2-118 of this Code.
Amended by P.A. 097-0832,§ 5, eff. 7/20/2012.