(a) A permit may be refused to an applicant where the issuing officer has reasonable cause to believe that granting the permit would constitute a substantial and immediate danger to the public health, safety and welfare. Notice of refusal to issue a permit shall be given the applicant within three (3) days from the date his application is made. Within 3 days thereafter, the issuing officer shall send to the applicant, by certified mail, a copy of the notice of refusal together with a statement in writing of the reason for the refusal.
(b) Within 15 days after the notice of refusal, the applicant may request, in writing on a form prescribed and provided by the Director, a review of the refusal by the Director. Within 30 days after receipt by the Director of the application for review, he, or his duly authorized representative shall conduct a hearing on the refusal and shall issue an order of determination on the review. The Director shall send, by certified mail, to the applicant and to the issuing officer, a copy of his order of determination. The Director's order of determination shall be reviewable, upon timely appeal, by the District Court.
(c) An issuing officer may revoke a permit when he has reasonable cause to believe that its possession by the holder constitutes a substantial and immediate danger to the public health, safety and welfare. The procedures set forth in this chapter applicable to the refusal of issuance of a permit shall apply to revocation.
(d) The Director may in his discretion issue a permanent permit to persons of known moral character, who have constant legitimate use of explosives.