1. (a) The department may refuse to issue a license under this article if the applicant or a principal of the applicant has done any of the following:

   1. (1) Had a compressed natural gas or liquefied natural gas license or registration issued by this state or another state cancelled for cause.
   2. (2) Been convicted of any offense involving fraud or misrepresentation.
   3. (3) Been convicted of any other offense that indicates that the applicant may not comply with this article if issued a license.
2. (b) The department may also refuse to issue a license if the applicant is in arrears to the state for any taxes or for other good cause shown.
3. (c) Any refusal by the department under this section to issue a license may be appealed to the Alabama Tax Tribunal under Chapter 2A.

(Act 2017-229, §2.)