(1) The chief executive must consider the application and, within 14 days, decide to either issue or refuse to issue a handler's identity card to the applicant.
(2) The chief executive may only issue a handler's identity card to the applicant if the chief executive is satisfied the applicant is eligible for the card under section 40.
(3) If the chief executive decides to issue a handler's identity card to the applicant, the chief executive must issue the card as soon as practicable.
(4) If the chief executive decides to refuse to issue a handler's identity card to the applicant, the chief executive must immediately give the applicant an information notice for the decision.