(a) The Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy will consider the following factors in determining eligibility for licensure of persons who engage in the wholesale distribution of prescription drugs:

1. (1) Any convictions of the applicant under any federal, state, or local laws related to:

(i) Drug samples;

1. (ii) Wholesale or retail drug distribution; or

   1. (iii) Distribution of controlled substances;
2. (2) Any felony convictions of the applicant under federal, state, or local laws;
3. (3) The applicant’s past experience in the manufacture or distribution of prescription drugs, including controlled substances;
4. (4) The furnishing by the applicant of false or fraudulent material in any application made in connection with drug manufacturing or distribution;
5. (5) Suspension or revocation by federal, state, or local government of any license currently or previously held by the applicant for the manufacture or distribution of any drugs, including controlled substances;
6. (6) Compliance with licensing requirements under previously granted licenses, if any;
7. (7) Compliance with the requirements to maintain and/or make available to the state licensing authority or to federal, state, or local law enforcement officials those records required to be maintained by wholesale drug distributors; and
8. (8) Any other factors or qualifications the board considers relevant to and consistent with the public health and safety.