32:23-156. Denial of application; ineligibility of persons convicted of certain crimes
The commission may in its discretion deny the application for such license submitted on behalf of a prospective licensee for any of the following causes:
(a) Conviction by a court of the United States or any state or territory thereof, without subsequent pardon, of the commission of, or the attempt or conspiracy to commit, treason, murder, manslaughter, coercion or any felony or high misdemeanor or any of the following misdemeanors or offenses (excluding, however, any conviction for a misdemeanor or lesser offense arising out of physical misconduct committed during the course of lawful organizational or collective bargaining activities of any labor organization): illegally using, carrying or possessing a pistol or other dangerous weapon; making, manufacturing or possessing burglar's instruments; buying or receiving stolen property; criminal possession of stolen property; unlawful entry of a building; criminal trespass; aiding an escape from prison; and unlawfully possessing, selling or distributing a dangerous drug;
(b) Conviction by any such court, after having been previously convicted by any such court of any crime or of the offenses hereinafter set forth, of a misdemeanor or any of the following offenses (excluding, however, any conviction for a misdemeanor or lesser offense arising out of physical misconduct committed during the course of lawful organizational or collective bargaining activities of any labor organization): assault, malicious injury to property, criminal mischief, malicious mischief, criminal tampering, unlawful use or taking of a motor vehicle, corruption of employees, promoting gambling, possession of gambling records or devices, or possession of lottery or number slips;
(c) Fraud, deceit or misrepresentation in connection with any application or petition submitted to, or any interview, hearing or proceeding conducted by the commission;
(d) Violation of any provision of this act or the commission of any offense thereunder;
(e) Refusal on the part of the applicant, or prospective licensee, to answer any material question or produce any material evidence in connection with the application;
(f) As to an airfreightman, his presence at the airports or air freight terminals is found by the commission on the basis of the facts and evidence before it to constitute a danger to the public peace or safety;
(g) As to an airfreightman supervisor, failure to satisfy the commission that the prospective licensee possesses good character and integrity;
(h) Conviction of a crime or other cause which would permit reprimand of such prospective licensee or the suspension or revocation of his license if such person were already licensed.
L.1970, c. 58, s. 4.
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