(a) Subject to the hearing provisions of Title 2 of this article, the Commissioner may suspend or revoke a license if the licensee: (1) has violated this article; (2) has violated any law while acting as an adviser; (3) has made a material misstatement in the application for the license; (4) has been guilty of fraudulent or dishonest practices; or (5) has demonstrated incompetency or untrustworthiness to act as an adviser. (b) (1) Any licensee or any person aggrieved may file with the Commissioner a verified complaint that states facts that show sufficient grounds to suspend or revoke a license. (2) On the filing of a complaint, the Commissioner, after notice and hearing, shall determine whether to suspend or revoke the license. (c) An adviser whose license has been revoked may not obtain another license or renew a license for at least 1 year after: (1) the date of revocation, if there is no judicial review; or (2) the final determination in the judicial proceeding confirming the revocation, if there is judicial review.
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