# 53 Pa.C.S. § 57A05: License issuance and appeal of denial

> Pennsylvania · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T53_C57_S57A05

## Section

- **Citation:** 53 Pa.C.S. § 57A05
- **Heading:** License issuance and appeal of denial
- **Jurisdiction:** Pennsylvania
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** PA Code / Title 53 / Chapter 57 / Section 57A05

## Text

(a) General rule.--The authority shall grant an application and issue a license to an applicant that meets all of the requirements of sections 57A03 (relating to application) and 57A04 (relating to qualifications for licensure).

(b) Denial.--If an application for the issuance or renewal of a license is denied, the applicant may, within 10 days of notice of the denial, file a petition with the authority which specifically avers that the reason for the denial is erroneous, unlawful or otherwise invalid. The authority shall prescribe filing procedures and the form for the petition.

(c) Appeal hearing.--The authority shall fix the time and place for a hearing on a properly filed appeal and shall serve notice of the appeal on the parties of interest.

(d) Decision of appeal.--After a hearing under subsection

(c), the authority, or a designated hearing officer, shall issue a decision, which shall include findings of fact, in sufficient detail to enable a court to determine on appeal the following:

(1) the question presented by the appeal; and

(2) whether proper weight was given to the evidence.

(e) Hearing procedure.--The authority may adopt hearing and administrative procedures by regulation for hearings under subsection (c). A person aggrieved by an order of the authority entered under this chapter may appeal the order to the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County. All appeals shall be governed by 2 Pa.C.S. Ch. 7 (relating to judicial review) and

## Nearby sections

- [53 Pa.C.S. § 57A01 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T53_C57_S57A01.md)
- [53 Pa.C.S. § 57A02 License required.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T53_C57_S57A02.md)
- [53 Pa.C.S. § 57A03 Application.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T53_C57_S57A03.md)
- [53 Pa.C.S. § 57A04 Qualifications for licensure.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T53_C57_S57A04.md)
- [53 Pa.C.S. § 57A05 License issuance and appeal of denial.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T53_C57_S57A05.md)
- [53 Pa.C.S. § 57A06 License enforcement.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T53_C57_S57A06.md)
- [53 Pa.C.S. § 57A06.1 Appeals generally.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T53_C57_S57A06.1.md)
- [53 Pa.C.S. § 57A07 Insurance requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T53_C57_S57A07.md)
- [53 Pa.C.S. § 57A08 Vehicle ownership and standards.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T53_C57_S57A08.md)
- [53 Pa.C.S. § 57A09 Vehicle inspections.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T53_C57_S57A09.md)
- [53 Pa.C.S. § 57A10 Distinctive signage.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T53_C57_S57A10.md)
- [53 Pa.C.S. § 57A11 Transportation network service accessibility.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T53_C57_S57A11.md)
- [53 Pa.C.S. § 57A12 Transportation network company drivers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T53_C57_S57A12.md)
- [53 Pa.C.S. § 57A13 Intoxicating substance policy.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T53_C57_S57A13.md)

---

Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T53_C57_S57A05. Check the current official text before relying on it. Not legal advice.