What must the Secretary do upon receipt of the appropriate application and fees for a home inspector's license?

The Secretary is obligated to issue a license if the application meets the established state standards. This means that once the appropriate application and fees have been submitted, the Secretary reviews them against the criteria set forth by the licensing authority. If the applicant has fulfilled all necessary requirements, including education, experience, and any other prerequisites defined by the state, then the Secretary must grant the license. This process ensures that only qualified individuals are licensed to perform home inspections, upholding the integrity of the profession and ensuring public safety.

In the context of the other options, issuing a temporary license would not align with the established licensing process unless specific conditions allow for it, which is not standard in this context. Denying the application within a specific timeframe does not reflect the procedural duty of the Secretary, as the focus is on granting licenses when applicants meet the criteria. Scheduling a field inspection is not typically a standard procedure for simply issuing a license; rather, the emphasis is on verifying qualifications and adherence to state standards through documentation submitted in the application process.