16-4-101. Applications for sale, import, or manufacture of beer -- qualifications of applicant. (1) Any person desiring to manufacture, import, or sell beer under the provisions of this code shall first apply to the department for a license to do so and pay with such application the license fee prescribed. The department shall require of such applicant satisfactory evidence that the applicant is of good moral character and a law-abiding person.
(2) Upon being satisfied, from such application or otherwise, that such applicant is qualified, the department shall issue such license to such person, which license shall be at all times prominently displayed in the place of business of such applicant.
(3) If the department shall find that such applicant is not qualified, no license shall be granted and such license fee shall be returned.