The Secretary may deny the issuance of wholesale or retail alcoholic beverage dealer licenses to convicted persons as established in §§ 33001 et seq. of this title, or to those whose license has been revoked. The Secretary may deny the issuance of a wholesale or retail dealer license for distilled spirits or alcoholic beverages to natural or juridical persons if any of its directors or principal shareholders:(1) Have been convicted of a felony in Puerto Rico, the United States, or any foreign country;(2) have been convicted of a misdemeanor for violations to the internal revenue laws of Puerto Rico;(3) have misrepresented or concealed information required to obtain said license;(4) have violated § 32564 of this title, or(5) for any other just and reasonable cause. History —Jan. 31, 2011, No. 1, § 5050.18, retroactive to Jan. 1, 2011.
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