Liberal construction means giving words the largest, the fullest, and the most extensive meaning of which they are susceptible. Any such restriction shall be imposed by the commissioner upon the date set for payment of the license fee. The commissioner shall not issue a new license or accept an annual license fee continuing a current license to a person residing in a state that denies a comparable license to a resident of this state solely because of residency. As part of the application process, the commissioner is specifically authorized by statute to investigate the applicant's qualifications, residence, business affiliations and any other matter the commissioner deems necessary or advisable. Auto Club, supra at 530.
Petitioners argue that the commissioner's interpretation of the statute is unwise and unfair.
Even if petitioners were correct, however, the courts may not impose a construction of a statute based upon a policy decision when the Legislature has already chosen between competing policies. The wisdom of a statute is a legislative responsibility with which the courts may not interfere. We therefore reverse the decision of the circuit court vacating the commissioner's decision. We need not address respondents' claim that the commissioner improperly issued an order staying the effect of his decision, as it is moot in light of our ruling here, except to note that we find no abuse of discretion in this matter. Finally, respondents argue that the commissioner was authorized to reject the hearing referee's proposal for decision and render the final decision of the agency within a reasonable time.