The secretary, after investigation and hearing, may refuse to issue or renew a license, or may suspend or revoke a license, if the secretary determines that the licensee or the applicant has done any of the following:
- (a) Has willfully refused to comply with the laws and regulations relative to nursery stock, or to any pest that might be carried by nursery stock.
- (b) Was intentionally guilty of fraud or deception in the procurement of the license.
- (c) Has been guilty of fraud or misrepresentation in the handling or sale of nursery stock.
- (d) Has failed to maintain nursery stock produced or sold by the secretary in accordance with the standards of cleanliness that are prescribed by the secretary.
- (e) Has failed to comply with a lawful order that is issued by the secretary or commissioner.
- (f) Has failed to pay any assessment levied pursuant to this code on nursery stock or products comprising nursery stock.