A. It shall be unlawful for any person to act as a massage therapist unless such person holds a valid permit issued by the permit administrator.
B. A massage therapist permit shall be issued to any person who has fulfilled the requirements of this chapter, unless grounds for denial of such permit are found to exist. The permit administrator may deny a permit to the permit applicant if:
(1) The applicant made a material misstatement in the application for a permit.
(2) The applicant is a person who has engaged in other, stated disqualifying conduct, as described under this chapter.
(3) All fees have not been paid.