(a) The following factors shall be grounds to refuse to issue a permit or to revoke a permit already issued:
(1) Conviction of a felony against the state or conviction of any offense in another state which would have been a felony if committed in the state.
(2) Violation of any federal or state law relating to the use, possession or sale of alcoholic beverages or narcotic or barbiturate drugs.
(3) Addiction to or habitual use of alcoholic beverages or narcotic or barbiturate drugs.
(4) Violation of any federal or state law relating to prostitution.
(5) Non-citizenship in the United States.
(6) Habitual violation of traffic laws or ordinances.
(7) Failure to obtain and maintain a policy of liability insurance as required by G.S. 20-280.
(b) These factors apply to the person requesting the permit, any drivers to be employed by such person, the person holding the permit, and any drivers employed by such person.
(Code 1989, § 73.08)