(a) Subject to the hearing provisions of § 16.9-208 of this subtitle, the Executive Director may deny a license to an applicant, reprimand a licensee, or revoke a license if the applicant or licensee:

(1) fraudulently or deceptively obtains or attempts to obtain a license for the applicant or licensee or for another person;

(2) fraudulently or deceptively uses a license;

(3) is convicted, under the laws of the United States or of any other state, of:

(i) a felony; or

(ii) a misdemeanor that is a crime of moral turpitude and is directly related to the fitness and qualification of the applicant or licensee;

(4) is convicted of a violation under § 10-107 of the Criminal Law Article;

(5) violates Title 12 of the Tax – General Article or regulations adopted under that title;

(6) fails to utilize third-party age verification for purchases and deliveries; or

(7) violates this title or regulations adopted under this title.

(b) Subject to the hearing provisions of § 16.9-208 of this subtitle, the Executive Director shall deny a license to any applicant who has had a license revoked under this section until:

(1) 1 year has passed since the license was revoked; and

(2) it satisfactorily appears to the Executive Director that the applicant will comply with this title and any regulations adopted under this title.

(c) Before the issuance or renewal of any license, the Executive Director shall conduct an investigation with regard to:

(1) the applicant;

(2) the business to be operated; and

(3) the facts set forth in the application.