§ 6-11.1-9. Refusal to issue license.
The attorney general shall refuse to issue a license when the attorney general has found that the application for the license contains a false representation of a material fact; when investigation reveals that the person applying for the license has previously been guilty of a violation of this chapter or has been a partner of a partnership, member of an association, or an officer or director of a corporation that has previously been guilty of a violation of this chapter; or has a disqualifying criminal record as defined in § 6-11.1-13. The attorney general may, in his or her discretion, issue a license if the disqualifying criminal record is more than ten (10) years old.
History of Section.P.L. 1985, ch. 474, § 2; P.L. 1986, ch. 201, § 1; P.L. 2004, ch. 595, art. 26, § 1; P.L. 2014, ch. 528, § 8.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 6 - Commercial Law – General Regulatory Provisions
Chapter 6-11.1 - Purchase and Sale of Precious Metals
Section 6-11.1-1. - License required — “Person” defined.
Section 6-11.1-3. - Identification and authority of seller — Posting of prices — Weighing.
Section 6-11.1-4. - Record of transactions required — Reports to police.
Section 6-11.1-6. - Persons injured by violations of chapter — Damages and costs.
Section 6-11.1-7. - Penalties.
Section 6-11.1-8. - Rules and regulations.
Section 6-11.1-9. - Refusal to issue license.
Section 6-11.1-10. - Suspension, revocation, and nonrenewal of license.
Section 6-11.1-11. - Hearings.
Section 6-11.1-13. - Disqualifying criminal records — Employees or agents of licensee.