Grounds for refusal to issue or renew or suspension or revocation of licenses

The Commissioner may refuse to issue or renew or may suspend or revoke a license on any one or more of the following grounds: (1) Material misstatement in the application for the original license or in the application for any renewal license under this article; (2) Willful disregard or violation of this article or of any rules or regulations issued pursuant to this article; (3) Willfully aiding or abetting another in the violation of this article or of any regulation or rule issued pursuant to this article; (4) Allowing a license issued under this article to be used by an unlicensed person; (5) A violation of any law of this state or rule of the Commissioner related to the disposition of, dealing in, or handling of dogs, cats, equines, and other animals; (6) Making substantial misrepresentations or false promises in connection with the business of a licensee under this article; (7) Pursuing a continued course of making misrepresentations or false promises through advertising, salesmen, agents, or otherwise in connection with the business of a licensee under this article; (8) Failure to possess the necessary qualifications or meet the requirements of this article for the issuance or holding of a license; or (9) Failure to provide proper facilities.