RS 37:1893.1

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RS 37:1893.1

§1893.1. Denial, revocation, or suspension of license; grounds; unauthorized acts

A. Except as otherwise provided in this Section, the commission may deny an application for a license issued pursuant to the provisions of this Part for any of the following reasons:

(1)Receiving satisfactory proof of unfitness of the applicant pursuant to the standards established by this Part or in rules or regulations adopted and promulgated by the commission.

(2)Finding that the applicant has been convicted of a felony crime.

(3)Finding a material false statement made by the applicant on any application for licensure in accordance with the provisions of this Part.

(4)Finding that the applicant has, under a previous license, committed a violation of any law or rule or regulation adopted and promulgated by the commission.

(5)Finding that the applicant is an immediate family member, the former employee, or a former business associate of a dealer whose license was previously revoked or suspended by the commission and that the applicant intends to operate the same or substantially the same business as operated by the revoked licensee or the revoked licensee will be participating in the business with the applicant. As used in this Paragraph, "immediate family" shall have the meaning ascribed in R.S. 42:1102.

B. The commission may revoke or suspend a license, issue a fine or penalty, or enjoin a catalytic converter dealer for any of the following reasons:

(1)Changing conditions after the license has been granted resulting in failure to maintain the qualifications for licensure.

(2)Committing a fraudulent act in selling, purchasing, or dealing in catalytic converters.

(3)Engaging in his business in such a manner as to cause injury to the public or those with whom he is dealing.

(4)Violating any provision of this Part or any rule or regulation adopted by the commission or any provision of law not administered by the commission.

C. In the performance of its duties in accordance with this Part, the commission may obtain from the Department of Public Safety and Corrections and other governmental agencies information relating to the criminal records of applicants for licensure pursuant to this Part.

Acts 2023, No. 373, §1.