Grounds for refusal to issue or renew or suspension or revocation of licenses

The Commissioner may refuse to issue or renew or may suspend or revoke a license on any one or more of the following grounds: (1) Material misstatement in the application for the original license or in the application for any renewal license under this article; (2) Willful disregard or violation of this article or of any rules or regulations issued pursuant to this article; (3) Willfully aiding or abetting another in the violation of this article or of any regulation or rule issued pursuant to this article; Page: 134 Job Path: @psc3912/cville_data1/stcodes/ga/lexis/ep_rv_04_txt 0000 41826-12 Date: 06/14/13 Time: 10:58:24 GA RV 13 RV 4(T4-6) - EP ANIMALS (4) Allowing a license issued under this article to be used by an unlicensed person; (5) A violation of any law of this state or rule of the Commissioner related to the disposition of, dealing in, or handling of dogs, cats, equines, and other animals; (6) Making substantial misrepresentations or false promises in connection with the business of a licensee under this article; (7) Pursuing a continued course of making misrepresentations or false promises through advertising, salesmen, agents, or otherwise in connection with the business of a licensee under this article; (8) Failure to possess the necessary qualifications or meet the requirements of this article for the issuance or holding of a license; or (9) Failure to provide proper facilities. (Code 1981, § 4-11-7, enacted by Ga. L. 1986, p. 628, § 1; Ga. L. 1990, p. 328, § 1.)