N.Y. PBH Law § 3313

§ 3313. Granting of initial license. 1. The commisisoner shall grant\nan initial license or amendment to a license as to one or more of the\nsubstances or activities enumerated in the application if he is\nsatisfied that:\n (a) the applicant will be able to maintain effective control against\ndiversion of controlled substances;\n (b) the applicant will be able to comply with all applicable state and\nfederal laws;\n (c) the applicant and its officers are ready, willing and able to\nproperly carry on the manufacturing or distributing activity for which a\nlicense is sought;\n (d) the applicant possesses sufficient land, buildings and equipment\nto properly carry on the activity described in the application;\n (e) it is in the public interest that such license be granted; and\n (f) the applicant and its managing officers are of good moral\ncharacter.\n 2. If the commissioner is not satisfied that the applicant should be\nissued an initial license, he shall notify the applicant in writing of\nthose factors upon which further evidence is required. Within thirty\ndays of the receipt of such notification, the applicant may submit\nadditional material to the commissioner or demand a hearing or both.\n