§ 7503. Dangerous drugs as grounds for denial

A license, certificate of registry, or merchant mariner’s document authorized to be issued under this part may be denied to an individual who—

• (1) within 10 years before applying for the license, certificate, or document, has been convicted of violating a dangerous drug law of the United States or of a State; or
• (2) when applying, has ever been a user of, or addicted to, a dangerous drug unless the individual provides satisfactory proof that the individual is cured.