| (a) The purpose of this section is to comply with the requirements of the Occupations Code, Chapter 53, Subchapter C (relating to Notice and Review of Suspension, Revocation, or Denial of License). (b) The department may deny a permit application or a permit renewal application, or revoke, suspend, or place on probation an existing permit if an applicant or permit holder has been convicted of a crime (felony or misdemeanor) according to the following guidelines: (1) those criminal convictions which evidence an unwillingness or inability to comply with the Act or this subchapter; and (2) the factors and evidence listed in the Occupations Code, Chapter 53, Subchapter B (relating to Ineligibility for License) shall be considered in determining eligibility for a permit. |
