(2) Within 30 days of the date of any order of denial of an application the applicant may file a request for reconsideration with the department, supported by any additional facts, information or material which the applicant believes may justify reconsideration of the denial.
(3) If a request for reconsideration is filed with the department as provided in subsection (2) of this section, the department shall reconsider the denial and may grant the application, modify or affirm the order of denial, or may order a rehearing. Notice of such departmental action shall be rendered to the applicant within 30 days of receipt of such additional facts, information or data. [1971 c.578 §7]