# ORS § 475c.037: 475C.037 Grounds for refusing to issue license or issuing restricted license > Oregon · Statutes · In force URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T37_C475c_S475c.037 ## Section - **Citation:** ORS § 475c.037 - **Heading:** 475C.037 Grounds for refusing to issue license or issuing restricted license - **Jurisdiction:** Oregon - **Kind:** Statutes - **Status:** In force - **Text as of:** August 14, 2026 - **Source:** Compiled text - **Location:** OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 475c / Section 475c.037 ## Text (1) The Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission may not license an applicant under the provisions of ORS 475C.005 (Short title) to 475C.525 (Severability of ORS 475C.005 to 475C.525) or 475C.548 (Laboratory licensure) if the applicant is under 21 years of age. (2) The commission may refuse to issue a license or may issue a restricted license to an applicant under the provisions of ORS 475C.005 (Short title) to 475C.525 (Severability of ORS 475C.005 to 475C.525) or 475C.548 (Laboratory licensure) if the commission makes a finding that the applicant: (a) Is in the habit of using alcoholic beverages, habit-forming drugs, marijuana or controlled substances to excess. (b) Has made false statements to the commission. (c) Is incompetent or physically unable to carry on the management of the establishment proposed to be licensed. (d) Has been convicted of violating a federal law, state law or local ordinance if the conviction is substantially related to the fitness and ability of the applicant to lawfully carry out activities under the license. (e) Is not of good repute and moral character. (f) Does not have a good record of compliance with ORS 475C.005 (Short title) to 475C.525 (Severability of ORS 475C.005 to 475C.525) or 475C.540 (Definitions for ORS 475C.540 to 475C.586) to 475C.586 (Exemption from criminal liability) or any rule adopted under ORS 475C.005 (Short title) to 475C.525 (Severability of ORS 475C.005 to 475C.525) or 475C.540 (Definitions for ORS 475C.540 to 475C.586) to 475C.586 (Exemption from criminal liability) . (g) Is not the legitimate owner of the premises proposed to be licensed, or has not disclosed that other persons have ownership interests in the premises proposed to be licensed. (h) Has not demonstrated financial responsibility sufficient to adequately meet the requirements of the premises proposed to be licensed. (i) Is unable to understand the laws of this state relating to marijuana items or the rules adopted under ORS 475C.005 (Short title) to 475C.525 (Severability of ORS 475C.005 to 475C.525) and 475C.540 (Definitions for ORS 475C.540 to 475C.586) to 475C.586 (Exemption from criminal liability) . (3) Notwithstanding subsection (2)(d) of this section, in determining whether to issue a license or a restricted license to an applicant, the commission may not consider the prior conviction of the applicant or any owner, director, officer, manager, employee, agent or other representative of the applicant for: (a) The manufacture of marijuana, if: (A) The date of the conviction is two or more years before the date of the application; and (B) The person has not been convicted more than once for the manufacture or delivery of marijuana; (b) The delivery of marijuana to a person 21 years of age or older, if: (A) The date of the conviction is two or more years before the date of the application; and (B) The person has not been convicted more than once for the manufacture or delivery of marijuana; or (c) The possession of marijuana. [Formerly 475B.045; 2023 c.519 §8] Source: Section 475C.037 — Grounds for refusing to issue license or issuing restricted license , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors475C.­html (accessed May 26, 2025). ## Nearby sections - [ORS § 475c.001 475C.001 Purposes of ORS 475C.005 to 475C.525](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T37_C475c_S475c.001.md) - [ORS § 475c.005 475C.005 Short title](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T37_C475c_S475c.005.md) - [ORS § 475c.009 475C.009 Definitions for ORS 475C.005 to 475C.525](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T37_C475c_S475c.009.md) - [ORS § 475c.013 475C.013 Construction of ORS 475C.005 to 475C.525](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T37_C475c_S475c.013.md) - [ORS § 475c.017 475C.017 General powers and duties](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T37_C475c_S475c.017.md) - [ORS § 475c.021 475C.021 Authority to purchase, possess, seize, transfer to licensee or dispose of marijuana items](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T37_C475c_S475c.021.md) - [ORS § 475c.025 475C.025 Powers related to decedents and insolvent or bankrupt persons](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T37_C475c_S475c.025.md) - [ORS § 475c.029 475C.029 Authority to limit quantity of marijuana items transferred to individual](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T37_C475c_S475c.029.md) - [ORS § 475c.033 475C.033 Application process for all licensees](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T37_C475c_S475c.033.md) - [ORS § 475c.037 475C.037 Grounds for refusing to issue license or issuing restricted license](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T37_C475c_S475c.037.md) - [ORS § 475c.041 475C.041 Authority to require fingerprints of applicants and other individuals](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T37_C475c_S475c.041.md) - [ORS § 475c.045 475C.045 Properties of license](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T37_C475c_S475c.045.md) - [ORS § 475c.049 475C.049 Duties of Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission with respect to issuing licenses](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T37_C475c_S475c.049.md) - [ORS § 475c.053 475C.053 Duty to request land use compatibility statement](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T37_C475c_S475c.053.md) --- Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T37_C475c_S475c.037. 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