§20.44. Disapproval of application.
27 C.F.R. § 20.44
The appropriate TTB officer may, in accordance with part 71 of this chapter, disapprove an application for a permit to withdraw and deal or use denatured spirits, if on examination of the application (or inquiry), the appropriate TTB officer has reason to believe that:
The applicant is not authorized by law and regulations to withdraw and deal in or use specially denatured spirits;
The applicant (including, in the case of a corporation, any officer, director, or principal stockholder, or, in the case of a partnership, a partner) is, by reason of their business experience, financial standing, or trade connections, not likely to maintain operations in compliance with 26 U.S.C. Chapter 51, or regulations issued under this part;
The applicant has failed to disclose any material information required, or has made any false statement as to any material fact, in connection with the application; or
The premises at which the applicant proposes to conduct the business are not adequate to protect the revenue.
Notes, amendments, and revision history
Authority
Authority: 26 U.S.C. 5001, 5206, 5214, 5271-5275, 5311, 5552, 5555, 5607, 6065, 6109, 7805.
Source
Source: T.D. ATF-199, 50 FR 9162, Mar. 6, 1985, unless otherwise noted.