Disapproval of application.

§ 20.44 Disapproval of application. 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: (a) The applicant is not authorized by law and regulations to withdraw and deal in or use specially denatured spirits; (b) 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; (c) 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 (d) The premises at which the applicant proposes to conduct the business are not adequate to protect the revenue.