Castle v. Dept. of Commerce, 2006ca0018 (5-18-2007)

OPINION

{¶ 1} On February 17, 2004, appellee, Kristina Castle, applied for a loan officer's license with appellant, the Ohio Department of Commerce, Division of Financial Institutions. On May 14, 2004, appellant notified appellee of its intent to deny the application because of appellee's character and fitness. In March of 2002, appellee had been convicted of operating a pyramid sales scheme.

{¶ 2} An administrative hearing was held on August 11, 2004. By report dated September 15, 2004, the hearing officer recommended the denial of appellee's application. By order filed May 19, 2005, appellant…