1. (a) Each individual seeking an initial license to practice as a master or journeyman plumber shall do so by submitting the following application packet:

   1. (1) An application form provided by the board that meets the requirements of Plu 302.03;
   2. (2) The additional supporting materials specified by Plu 302.05; and
   3. (3) The license fee specified by Plu 308.02(a) which is applicable to the type of license sought.

2. (b) If the board, after receiving and reviewing the completed packet, requires further information or documents to determine the applicant's qualification for licensure, the board shall:

   1. (1) So notify the applicant in writing within 60 days; and
   2. (2) Specify the information or documents it requires.
3. (c) The board shall deny the application if the applicant does not submit the additional information or documents requested under (b) above within 60 days of the request.
4. (d) The board shall approve or deny the application within 120 days of the date that the board’s office has received the completed application packet and any information or documents requested under (b) above.
5. (e) If it denies the application, the board shall provide the applicant with written reasons for the denial.

6. (f) An applicant wishing to challenge the board's denial of his or her application shall make a written request for a hearing of the challenge and submit it:

   1. (1) Within 60 days of the notice of the denial; or
   2. (2) If the applicant is on active military duty outside the United States, within 60 days of the applicant’s return to the United States or release from duty, whichever occurs later.

7. (g) The board shall refund the license fee if:

   1. (1) The applicant withdraws the application; or
   2. (2) The board denies the application.

Source. #5213, eff 8-28-91, EXPIRED: 8-28-97 New. #8542, eff 1-20-06; ss by #8981, eff 9-20-07