What must a PPO do if they do not complete the license application process within one year?

If the Private Patrol Operator (PPO) does not complete the license application process within one year, the application is considered abandoned. This means that the PPO will need to start the licensing process from scratch. The reasoning behind this policy is to ensure that the licensing process remains efficient and that applications are processed in a timely manner. When an application is abandoned, it signifies that the applicant has not engaged sufficiently with the process to obtain licensure within the designated timeframe, thus they lose the opportunity to finalize that specific application.

In practice, this reinforces the importance of understanding the application timeline and managing progress toward licensure efficiently. Waiting too long without completing the required steps results in a need to re-enter the system as a new applicant, thus resetting any progress previously made. The options related to reapplying or requesting an extension would not be applicable since, after one year of inactivity, the application is automatically deemed abandoned.