§36–502.

    (a)    A person wishing to hold an ownership interest of 5% or greater in, or control of, a cannabis licensee shall submit to the Administration:

        (1)    an application that includes the name, address, and date of birth of the applicant;

        (2)    a statement signed by the applicant asserting that the applicant has not previously had a cannabis license or cannabis registration suspended or revoked;

        (3)    a State and national criminal history records check in accordance with § 36–505 of this subtitle;

        (4)    any information required by the Administration to complete an investigation into the background of the applicant, including financial records and other information relating to the business affairs of the applicant; and

        (5)    an application fee in an amount to be determined by the Administration in accordance with this subtitle.

    (b)    The Administration may deny an application if:

        (1)    the applicant:

            (i)    fails to submit the information required under subsection (a) of this section; or

            (ii)    has been convicted of or pleaded nolo contendere to a crime involving moral turpitude, whether or not any appeal or other proceeding is pending to have the conviction or plea set aside; or

        (2)    the Administration finds a substantial reason to deny the registration.