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§ 20-498 Issuance of license.
   a.   A license to engage in towing shall be issued only where an applicant meets all the requirements of sections 20-499, 20-500, 20-501, 20-502, any criteria in addition thereto established by the commissioner by regulation as he or she deems necessary to effectuate the purposes of this subchapter and satisfies the commissioner that such applicant possesses good moral character.
   b.   A license to operate a tow truck shall be issued only where an applicant is at least eighteen years of age, satisfies the commissioner that he or she is capable of safely operating a tow truck, meets any additional criteria established by the commissioner by regulation as he or she deems necessary to effectuate the purposes of this subchapter and satisfies the commissioner that such applicant possesses good moral character. For purposes of determining whether the applicant is capable of safely operating a tow truck, the commissioner may take into consideration any violation by such applicant of the vehicle and traffic law or any other applicable law pertaining to vehicle operation.
   c.   The commissioner may refuse to issue to an applicant any license required under this subchapter based upon a determination made after due notice and opportunity to be heard that such applicant has engaged in conduct which would constitute a basis for license suspension or revocation as set forth in this subchapter.
Editor's note: For related unconsolidated provisions, see Appendix A at L.L. 1987/028.