Section 661.91.5. Issuance or denial of application for permit to carry weapons.

       91.5(1) Upon receipt of a completed application, the commissioner shall conduct a background check to determine that issuance of a permit to the applicant is not prohibited pursuant to rule 661—91.3(724).

       91.5(2) Within 30 days, the commissioner shall approve or deny an application submitted pursuant to subrule 91.4(1). The commissioner’s failure to act within 30 days of receipt of a complete application shall result in an application’s being deemed to have been approved.

       91.5(3) A permit issued pursuant to this chapter may be delivered, at the discretion of the applicant, to the applicant by U.S. mail or may be picked up personally by the applicant or a person designated by the applicant.

       91.5(4) In the event an application is denied pursuant to this chapter, the commissioner shall issue a written statement of the reasons for the denial.

       91.5(5) The commissioner may conduct a background check annually on a person issued a permit to carry weapons pursuant to this chapter but such check shall not include a NICS inquiry.

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