# 27 C.F.R. § 771.43 (2026): Grounds for denial of applications for licenses or permits

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T27_P771_S771_43

## Section

- **Citation:** 27 C.F.R. § 771.43 (2026)
- **Heading:** Grounds for denial of applications for licenses or permits
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 27 CFR: Alcohol, Tobacco Products and Firearms / Chapter II: BUREAU OF ALCOHOL, TOBACCO, FIREARMS, AND EXPLOSIVES, DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE / Part 771: RULES OF PRACTICE IN EXPLOSIVE LICENSE AND PERMIT PROCEEDINGS / Subpart E: Revocation or Denial / § 771.43: § 771.43   Grounds for denial of applications for licenses or permits.

## Text

If, upon examination of any application (including a renewal application) for a license or permit, the Director of Industry Operations has reason to believe that the applicant is not entitled to such license or permit, the Director of Industry Operations shall issue a denial of the application. An applicant is not eligible for a license or permit if he fails to meet the requirements of 18 U.S.C. 843(b) and § 555.49 of this chapter.

## Nearby sections

- [27 C.F.R. § 771.40 (2026) § 771.40   Denial of initial application.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T27_P771_S771_40.md)
- [27 C.F.R. § 771.41 (2026) § 771.41   Denial of renewal application or revocation of license or permit.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T27_P771_S771_41.md)
- [27 C.F.R. § 771.42 (2026) § 771.42   Grounds for revocation of licenses or permits.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T27_P771_S771_42.md)
- [27 C.F.R. § 771.43 (2026) § 771.43   Grounds for denial of applications for licenses or permits.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T27_P771_S771_43.md)

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