Issuance of licenses. (1) The State Board of Tax Practitioners shall license as a tax consultant or a tax preparer each applicant who

(a) Demonstrates to the satisfaction of the board fitness for a license;

(b) Pays to the board an initial license fee as provided under ORS 673.685; and

(c) Has no disciplinary actions pending before the board.

(2) The board shall issue evidence of licensing to each person licensed. [1973 c.387 §7; 1975 c.464 §11; 1985 c.559 §5; 2001 c.136 §6]