What consequence may occur if an individual fails to provide fingerprint submission as required?

If an individual fails to provide fingerprint submission as required, the most direct consequence is that their application may be denied. This is because fingerprinting is a critical part of the vetting process for many licensing applications in the security industry, including those overseen by the Ohio PISGS. The fingerprint submission serves as a means of conducting background checks to ensure that the applicant does not have a history that would disqualify them from holding a license within the security profession. Without this submission, the regulatory body cannot complete the necessary checks, thus leading to a denial of the application.

In contrast, while fines or additional waiting times may occur in some regulatory situations, they are not as immediate or direct a consequence as application denial. Similarly, having to retake the exam is typically associated with failing the exam itself rather than procedural failures like not submitting fingerprints. Therefore, the requirement for fingerprint submission is non-negotiable and essential for the progression of the licensing process.