A. Beginning January 1, 2021, the division shall begin issuing licenses.
B. The division shall grant or deny an application for a license or for a license renewal made pursuant to the Tobacco Products Act after the complete application is submitted to the division. The division shall approve the application for issuance of a license or for a license renewal if the division determines that the applicant meets the requirements of the Tobacco Products Act and the rules promulgated pursuant to that act.
C. If a complete application for a license or for a license renewal is denied, the division shall state the reasons for the denial. The applicant may reapply within thirty days after the date of the denial. The division shall not charge a fee for a reapplication made within that period.