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);

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Terms Used In Indiana Code 6-7-2-11.5

  • department: refers to the department of state revenue and includes its employees and agents. See Indiana Code 6-7-2-1
  • distributor: means a person who:

    Indiana Code 6-7-2-2

  • Fraud: Intentional deception resulting in injury to another.
  • person: has the meaning set forth in IC 6-7-1-4. See Indiana Code 6-7-2-3
  • Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.
(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.