What can happen if an applicant has a previous license application denied for cause within the specified years?

If an applicant has a previous license application denied for cause within the specified timeframe, the application can indeed be denied without a hearing. This is because many regulatory bodies impose restrictions on applicants who have a history of denied applications, particularly when the denial was based on significant issues such as fraud, misrepresentation, or other ethical concerns.

When an applicant submits a new application after a denial for cause, the reviewing authority has the right to take this prior denial into account. If the grounds for the original denial still apply, the authority can choose to reject the application outright and without a hearing, streamlining the process for addressing applicants with past problematic histories.

This practice is designed to maintain the integrity of the licensing process, ensuring that only applicants who demonstrate the necessary qualifications and ethical standards are approved. The other options discuss appeals and timelines, but they do not reflect the immediate consequence of having a prior denial for cause, making this scenario distinct.