§ 2069 - Denials based on public interest
§ 2069. Denials based on public interest
The board shall grant licensure to an applicant who satisfies the requirements of section 2061 of this title unless the board determines that licensure would not be in the public interest. To determine whether licensure would not be in the public interest, the board shall consider, at a minimum, the following factors:
(1) Any conviction of the applicant under any federal, state or local laws relating to drug samples, wholesale or retail drug distribution or distribution of controlled substances.
(2) Any felony convictions of the applicant under federal, state or local laws.
(3) The applicant's past experience in the manufacture or distribution of prescription drugs, including controlled substances.
(4) The furnishing by the applicant of false or fraudulent material in any application made in connection with drug manufacturing or distribution.
(5) Suspension or revocation by federal, state or local government of any license currently or previously held by the applicant for the manufacture or distribution of any drug, including controlled substances.
(6) Compliance with licensing requirements under previously granted licenses, if any.
(7) Compliance with requirements to maintain or make available to the board or to federal, state or local law enforcement officials records required to be maintained or made available under this subchapter.
(8) Any other factors or qualifications the board considers relevant to and consistent with the public health and safety. (Added 1991, No. 240 (Adj. Sess.), § 2; 2009, No. 35, § 36.)