In the event the board finds prior to the issuance of a certificate of qualification that an applicant, whether or not receiving a passing grade in the examination, has made any false statement with intent to mislead or deceive the board or its members in or in connection with his application, or has cheated or attempted to cheat in examination, such applicant shall be denied a certificate of qualification and shall be notified in writing with the reasons, the facts and the date and means of notification shall be recorded by the board.