(1) The Arkansas Real Estate Commission shall issue a license to any applicant who meets the following requirements: Attainment of the age of majority;
(2) Successful completion of educational requirements prescribed by this chapter;
(3) Successful completion of experience requirements prescribed by this chapter;
(4) Successful completion of an examination administered or approved by the commission;
(5) Demonstrates no record of unprofessional conduct;
(6) Evidence of good reputation for honesty, trustworthiness, and integrity sufficient to safeguard the interests of the public; and
(7) Completion of a criminal history background check through the Department of Arkansas State Police and the Federal Bureau of Investigation as set out in § 17-42-315.
(8) The commission shall determine what constitutes adequate proof of meeting the requirements of subsection (a) of this section and shall deny a license to any applicant who fails to meet the requirements or who fails to pay the appropriate fees.