§ 16.5-208. Denials, reprimands, suspensions, and revocations -- Grounds

   (a) In general. -- Subject to the hearing provisions of § 16.5-209 of this subtitle, the Comptroller may deny a license to an applicant, reprimand a licensee, or suspend or revoke a license if the applicant or licensee:

   (1) fraudulently or deceptively obtains or attempts to obtain a license for the applicant or licensee or for another person;

   (2) fraudulently or deceptively uses a license;

   (3) buys other tobacco products for resale:

      (i) in violation of a license; or

      (ii) from a person who is not an other tobacco products manufacturer or licensed other tobacco products wholesaler;

   (4) is convicted, under the laws of the United States or of any other state, of:

      (i) a felony; or

      (ii) a misdemeanor that is a crime of moral turpitude and is directly related to the fitness and qualification of the applicant or licensee;

   (5) violates Title 12 of the Tax - General Article or regulations adopted under that title; or

   (6) violates this title or Title 16 of this article or regulations adopted under these titles.

(b) Prior license revoked. -- Subject to the hearing provisions of § 16.5-209 of this subtitle, the Comptroller shall deny a license to any applicant who has had a license revoked under this section until:

   (1) 1 year has passed since the license was revoked; and

   (2) it satisfactorily appears to the Comptroller that the applicant will comply with this title and any regulations adopted under this title.

(c) Investigation. -- Prior to the issuance or renewal of any license, the Comptroller shall conduct an investigation with regard to:

   (1) the applicant;

   (2) the business to be operated; and

   (3) the facts set forth in the application.

HISTORY: 2010, ch. 72, § 5; ch. 388.