191—100.12 (523A) Processing of application for a license.
	   100.12(1) Information to be reviewed for evaluation of application for a license. In order to determine whether to approve or deny an application for a license, the commissioner shall review all information that is submitted with the application, obtained through criminal history investigation pursuant to Iowa Code sections 523A.501(3) and 523A.502(4), and submitted pursuant to a commissioner’s request.
	      a.    	 The commissioner may require any documents reasonably necessary to verify the information contained in the application or to verify that the individual making application has the character and competency required to receive a license. The commissioner also may request fingerprints and reimbursement of costs for investigating a criminal history, pursuant to Iowa Code sections 523A.501(3) and 523A.502(4).
	      b.    	 The commissioner shall conduct the criminal history data request and other investigations pursuant to Iowa Code sections 523A.501(3) and 523A.502(4). For purposes of preneed sellers’ licenses, pursuant to Iowa Code section 523A.501(3), the commissioner’s investigation of criminal history data and financial history shall be limited to persons who have the ability to control or to direct the control of trust funds under Iowa Code chapter 523A, as determined by the commissioner. The commissioner may deny the application for a license based on an applicant’s conviction in any jurisdiction for a criminal offense involving dishonesty or a false statement.
	   100.12(2) Incomplete application. If the application form is not completed according to the instructions, or if all of the information in the instructions or requested by the commissioner is not provided, the commissioner shall reject the application and send a notice to the applicant identifying the problems with the license application and listing any corrective action necessary before the resubmission of an application.
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