The director may, in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 4, Administrative Procedures Act, issue an order to deny, suspend, or revoke an application or registration, upon a finding that the order is in the public interest and that:
(1) the application for registration or renewal is incomplete or misleading in any material respect;(2) the applicant or registrant or an officer, director, agent, or employee of the applicant or registrant has:(a) violated this chapter or committed a prohibited act or practice described in this chapter;(b) been enjoined by a court, or is the subject of an administrative order issued in this or another state, if the injunction or order includes a finding or admission of fraud, breach of fiduciary duty, material misrepresentation, or if the injunction or order was based on a finding of lack of integrity, truthfulness, or mental competence of the applicant;(c) been convicted of a crime involving fraud, dishonesty, a false statement, forgery, or theft;(d) obtained or attempted to obtain a registration by misrepresentation;(e) materially misrepresented or caused to be misrepresented the purpose and manner in which contributed funds and property will be used in connection with a solicitation;(f) caused or allowed a paid solicitor to violate a rule made or order issued under this chapter by the division;(g) failed to take corrective action with a solicitor that has violated this chapter or committed an act or practice prohibited by this chapter;(h) used, or attempted to use a name that is deceptive or is reasonably likely to cause confusion;(i) failed to timely file with the division a report or information required in this chapter or by rules made under this chapter; or(j) failed to pay a fine imposed by the division in accordance with Section 13-22-3.Amended by Chapter 102, 2024 General Session ,§ 9, eff. 5/1/2024.Amended by Chapter 382, 2008 General Session.