N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 19, § 160.13 – Original applications.

(a) findings of violations related to any provision of article 27 or any regulation adopted thereunder;
(b) findings of unlicensed practice of nail specialty, waxing, natural hair styling, esthetics or cosmetology;
(c) findings of failure to pay taxes or of tax liens; and
(d) findings of failure to pay child support.

In determining qualifications and fitness of an applicant for original licensure pursuant to article 27 of the New York General Business Law, the secretary shall conduct a review of factors unrelated to prior criminal history, including, but not limited to: