Sec. 9. (a) The commission may issue or renew a license to the following applicants:
(1) An importer.
(2) A manufacturer.
The commission shall prescribe the form of an application.
(b) An importer or manufacturer that conducts business in Indiana must apply under this section for a license for the importer's or manufacturer's principal place of business. An importer or manufacturer that is issued a license shall display the license at the importer's or manufacturer's principal place of business.
(c) The commission shall prescribe the form and duration of a license issued under this section. However, a license may not be valid for more than three (3) years from the date of issuance.
(d) A license issued under this section is nontransferable.
(e) The commission shall not issue or renew a license under this section if:
(1) the applicant owes at least five hundred dollars ($500) in taxes imposed under IC 6-7-1-12;
(2) the commission revoked the applicant's license within two (2) years before the application;
(3) the applicant commits an offense under IC 6-7-1-21;
(4) the applicant does not comply with IC 24-3-3-12; or
(5) the applicant violates IC 24-3-4.
(f) The commission may revoke or suspend a license issued under this section if the applicant:
(1) is not eligible to receive or renew a license under subsection (e); or
(2) violates this chapter.
As added by P.L.160-2005, SEC.15.