All applicants who meet the requirements for licensure or registration shall be issued the appropriate license or registration except that the HVACR Licensing Board may deny a license if the applicant has:

1. (1) Committed any act which, if committed by a licensee or registrant, would be grounds for suspension or revocation of the license or registration;
2. (2) Previously been denied a license or registration under this part for cause or previously had a license or registration revoked for cause; or
3. (3) Knowingly made any false statement or misrepresentation on the application.