Originally Posted by
jimbobjoex
It's not like a driver's license, where state law says "if you meet these characteristics, pass these tests, and pay these fees you shall be issued a driver's license. If this, this or this happens, it will be taken away from you."
Correct. A driver's license is shall issue. There is a published list of things the person wanting the license needs to do to obtain the license as well as a published list of things that could cause the person to lose the license. For these programs, there is some discretion afforded to the issuing authority.