(Formerly Sec. 38-293). Application for license. Investigation. Hearing on license denial. Issuance or renewal

(a) Each applicant for an insurance premium finance company license or for any renewal of such license shall file with the commissioner a written application in such manner and form as the commissioner shall prescribe, with the fee specified under section 38a-162. (b) Upon the filing of an application and payment of the license fee, the commissioner shall investigate the applicant and shall issue an insurance premium finance company license if the applicant is qualified in accordance with the provisions of sections 38a-160 to 38a-170, inclusive. If the commissioner does not find the applicant so qualified, the commissioner shall, not later than thirty days after receipt of the license application and fee, grant the applicant a full hearing, provided such applicant shall have requested such hearing within said period. Any hearing conducted under said sections may be held by the commissioner or any person duly appointed by the commissioner. Any person acting as a hearing officer on behalf of the commissioner shall submit such person's findings and recommendations to the commissioner for the commissioner's decision in the matter. (c) The commissioner may issue or renew any license under this part when the commissioner is satisfied that the applicant (1) is competent and trustworthy and intends to act in good faith in the capacity of a licensee under the provisions of sections 38a-160 to 38a-170, inclusive, (2) has a good business reputation and has had such experience, training or education so as to qualify the applicant for a license under the provisions of said sections, and (3) if the applicant is a corporation, that it is either incorporated under the laws of this state or, if a foreign corporation, it is authorized to transact business in this state.