La. R.S. 47:818.115 — Grounds for denial of a license

A. The secretary may refuse to issue a license under this Subpart if any of the
following conditions apply to the applicant or any principal of the applicant:
(1) A license or registration issued under this Subpart was canceled by the secretary
for any reason set forth in R.S. 47:818.42 or 818.116.
(2) A license or registration issued by another state was revoked, denied, or canceled
for cause.
(3) A federal certificate of registry issued under 26 U.S.C. 4101 and the regulations
adopted thereunder, or a similar federal authorization, was revoked.
(4) The applicant or any principal of the applicant has been convicted of any offense
involving fraud or misrepresentation or has been convicted of any other offense that indicates
that the applicant or any principal of the applicant may not comply with this Subpart if issued
a license.
(5) The applicant or any principal of the applicant is in arrears to the state for any
taxes.
(6) The applicant or any principal of the applicant is determined not to be the real
party in interest.
(7) The applicant or any principal of the applicant's agents, officers, or employees
has a prior conviction for motor fuel tax evasion in this state or in any state, federal, or
foreign jurisdiction.
(8) For good cause as determined by the secretary.
B. The secretary shall be prohibited from issuing a license when an applicant or
anyone connected with the applicant's business has been previously convicted of any
violation of this Subpart or of any felony under the laws of this state or of the United States.