(a) The director shall expeditiously examine the application for a solicitation permit and make an investigation if considered necessary. If the director finds that (1) the application is complete; (2) the documents filed with it are equitable in terms and proper in form; and (3) the agreements made or proposed are equitable to present and future shareholders, subscribers, members, or policyholders, the director shall give notice to the applicant that the director will issue a solicitation permit, stating the terms to be contained in it, upon the filing of the bond required by AS 21.69.140.
(b) If the director does not so find, or if the director finds that any of the persons named in the application as being associated or to be associated in the formation of the insurer, corporation, or syndicate are untrustworthy, the director shall give notice to the applicant that the permit will not be granted, stating the grounds therefor, and shall refund to the applicant all sums deposited except the application fee.