Which is a valid basis for a director to deny a license?

• A. Late Fee Payment.
• B. Having A Clean Record.
• C. Being A Registered Organization.
• D. Providing False Statements Or Engaging In Dishonest Acts.

Answer: (D)

Honesty and trustworthiness are essential when issuing a license. A director can deny a license if the applicant has provided false statements or engaged in dishonest acts because deception directly undermines the regulator’s ability to protect the public and maintain the integrity of the licensing process.

Late fee payment is an administrative matter and doesn’t by itself prove unfitness to hold a license. A clean record or being part of a registered organization sounds positive, but neither by itself demonstrates the applicant’s qualifications or honesty. The issue at hand is integrity, and false statements or dishonesty hit that core requirement directly.