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(a)
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(1) The Arkansas Motor Vehicle Commission may deny an application for a license if the application is considered inadequate after the initial review by the Executive Director of the Arkansas Motor Vehicle Commission.
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(2) Within thirty (30) days after the executive director denies an application under subdivision (a)(1) of this section, the affected applicant may protest the executive director’s decision and request a hearing before the commission.
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(b) The commission shall not:
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(1) Revoke or suspend a license without first giving the licensee a hearing or an opportunity to be heard on the question of whether there are sufficient grounds under this chapter upon which to base the revocation or suspension; or
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(2) Impose a civil penalty pursuant to §§ 23-112-314 and 23-112-1020 without first giving the respondent a hearing pursuant to the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, § 25-15-201 et seq.
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