9. The department shall determine eligibility for licensure and renewal thereof, of persons engaged in the wholesale distribution of prescription drugs. In addition to any additional factors that the commissioner may deem relevant to protecting the public health and safety, the following shall be considered in determining an applicant’s eligibility:

a. any suspension, sanction or revocation by a federal, state or local government of any license currently or previously held by the applicant or any of its owners for violations of laws regarding drugs;

b. the results of the applicant’s criminal history record background check pursuant to section 7 of this act and information regarding the applicant’s business provided pursuant to section 6 of this act;

c. the applicant’s past experience in the manufacturing or distribution of drugs;

d. whether the applicant furnished false or fraudulent material in any application related to drug manufacturing or distribution;

e. compliance with previously granted licenses related to drug distribution or any health care professional or occupational licenses; and

f. a driver’s license and Social Security number verification for all company officers, key management, principals and owners, provided that the review does not conflict with State confidentiality laws.

L.2005,c.206,s.9.