An application for certified or associate membership may be denied if:

1. (1) Application is not made in compliance with §29.23 and/or §29.24 of this title (relating to Eligibility for Certified Membership; Application and Eligibility for Associate Membership; Application).
2. (2) The applicant cannot provide adequate assurances that the rural community for which application is made qualifies and will continue to qualify for the program(s) in which it is enrolled.
3. (3) The applicant has misused the mark prior to the date of application; or

4. (4) Applicant's use of the mark would either:

   1. (A) impair or frustrate the department's efforts to certify, expand or encourage development of the rural communities in Texas; or
   2. (B) fail to enhance the integrity and image of the program, as determined by the department; or
5. (5) for other reasons, as determined appropriate by the department.

Source Note:The provisions of this §29.27 adopted to be effective May 12, 2008, 33 TexReg 3733.