issue a receipt
The board, at the urging of activists, has also talked several times about how to issue receipts to people who are stopped. But the idea has never been put into practice. Hall endorsed receipts in her letter, suggesting they would “help ensure transparency and accountability in the process.”

Does 'issue receipts' mean 'give receipts'?

Question

issue a receipt
The board, at the urging of activists, has also talked several times about how to issue receipts to people who are stopped. But the idea has never been put into practice. Hall endorsed receipts in her letter, suggesting they would “help ensure transparency and accountability in the process.”

Does 'issue receipts' mean 'give receipts'?

Answer

Yes, the word issue is usually used when "giving something" must happen.

For example: If you want to drive a car, you must be issued a license.