Department may refuse to issue or renew a license; reasons

Sec. 11.5. (a) The department may refuse to issue or renew a license issued under this chapter if: (1) the application is filed by a person whose license has previously been canceled for cause (including a similar license issued by another state); (2) the application is not filed in good faith, as determined by the department; (3) the application is filed by a person as a subterfuge for the real person in interest whose license has previously been canceled for cause; (4) the applicant has been convicted of fraud, misrepresentation, or any other offense that indicates the applicant may not comply with this chapter if issued a license; (5) the applicant has an outstanding listed tax liability; or (6) the applicant has not complied with a filing requirement of the department. (b) Before being denied a license as a distributor, the applicant is entitled to a hearing with five (5) days written notice. At the hearing the applicant may appear in person or by counsel and present testimony. As added by P.L.137-2022, SEC.75.