When a licensing agency denies an applicant, what must they do?

• A. Notify the applicant in writing
• B. Issue a citation to the applicant
• C. Suspend the decision without explanation
• D. Approve the application anyway

Answer: (A)

Notifying in writing is required because it formally communicates the denial and the reasons, ensuring the applicant understands the decision and what steps they can take next. A written notice typically states the decision, explains the grounds for denial, and provides information about options to appeal or request a hearing, along with any deadlines.

The other actions don’t fit: issuing a citation is a penalty for a violation rather than a straightforward denial; suspending the decision without explanation withholds the reasoning and undermines due process; approving the application anyway contradicts the denial and bypasses the proper process.