A ‘shall issue’ state.
Illinois is now a “shall issue,” not a “may issue” state. This means that the Department must issue a license to an applicant who meets the requirements. The issuing entity in a “may issue” state has wider discretion to decide whether to issue a license to an applicant. Within 90 days of receiving a completed application, proper documentation, and fee, the Department “shall issue” a license to any applicant who meets the statutory qualifications.5
Thank you ... so does this mean (if qualified) they can carry out on the streets?