1. 1. The seed commissioner may refuse to issue a license to operate as a wholesale potato dealer if:

1. a. The applicant was refused a wholesale potato dealer's license by another state;

2. b. The applicant had a wholesale potato dealer's license suspended or revoked by another state; or

3. c. The applicant employs in a position of responsibility an individual who had a wholesale potato dealer's license suspended or revoked by another state.

2. 2. The seed commissioner may suspend or revoke a license to operate as a wholesale potato dealer if:

1. a. The dealer had a wholesale potato dealer's license suspended or revoked by another state;

2. b. The dealer employs in a position of responsibility an individual who had a wholesale potato dealer's license suspended or revoked by another state; or

3. c. The dealer has been convicted of: 1. (1) An offense under section 4.1-57-22; 2. (2) An offense involving fraudulent use of the mails; or 3. (3) Any other offense pertaining to the conduct of the person as a wholesale potato dealer.