If the applicant has completed the application to the satisfaction of the secretary, paid the application fee, returned a criminal background check compliant with § 38-35-5 , and is eligible for a license under this chapter, the secretary shall issue the license upon receipt of an annual license fee. A grower or research license issued under this chapter is valid for fifteen months from the date of issuance. A processor license issued under this chapter is valid for up to three years from the date of issuance. The department may deny, revoke, or suspend a license of any person who: (1) Violates any provision of this chapter or administrative rule promulgated under the authority of this chapter; (2) Violates any rule set forth by the United States Department of Agriculture regarding industrial hemp; (3) Provides false or misleading information in connection with any application required by this chapter; (4) Has been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony relating to a controlled substance or marijuana under state or federal law within the previous ten years; (5) Has been charged with or convicted of a misdemeanor or felony relating to a controlled substance or marijuana under state or federal law since the most recent criminal background check; or (6) Requests the secretary to revoke or suspend the license. Any person whose license is denied, revoked, or suspended under this section may request a hearing pursuant to chapter 1-26 .
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