(a) Before issuing a lottery sales agent's license the director shall consider such factors as (1) the financial responsibility and security of the person and his business or activity, (2) the accessibility of his place of business or activity to the public, (3) the sufficiency of existing licenses to serve the public convenience, and (4) the volume of expected sales.
(b) The director shall not issue or renew a lottery sales agent's license to any person who fails to present at the time of application for said license or renewal an affidavit signed by an authorized officer of the Virgin Islands Bureau of Internal Revenue affirming that said applicant has filed and paid all taxes, penalties and interest applicable to said sales agent, or has satisfactorily made agreement to pay the same.