Sec. 61.44. DENIAL OF DISTRIBUTOR'S OR RETAILER'S LICENSE: PROHIBITED INTERESTS. (a) The commission may deny an application for a license as a distributor or retailer if the commission has reasonable grounds to believe and finds that: (1) the applicant has a financial interest in an establishment authorized to sell distilled spirits, except as authorized in Section 22.06 , 24.05 , or 102.05 ; (2) a person engaged in the business of selling distilled spirits has a financial interest in the business to be conducted under the license sought by the applicant, except as authorized in Section 22.06 , 24.05 , or 102.05 ; or (3) the applicant is residentially domiciled with a person who has a financial interest in an establishment engaged in the business of selling distilled spirits, except as authorized in Section 22.06 , 24.05 , or 102.05 . (b) The commission may deny an application for a retail dealer's license if the commission has reasonable grounds to believe and finds that: (1) the applicant has a real interest in the business or premises of the holder of a brewer's or distributor's license; or (2) the premises sought to be licensed are owned in whole or part by the holder of a brewer's or distributor's license.
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