(a)      If an applicant qualifies for a permit under this subtitle, the Board shall send the applicant a notice that states that:

            (1)      the applicant has qualified for a permit; and

            (2)      on receipt of a $25 permit fee, the Board will issue a permit to the applicant.

      (b)      On payment of the permit fee, the Board shall issue a permit to each applicant that meets the requirements of this subtitle.