A. The department shall license an applicant to manufacture, sell, distribute, transport, or repair at such fees as it shall determine to be reasonable, unless it determines that the issuance of such license is inconsistent with the public interest.
B. In determining the public interest, the following factors shall be considered:
(1) Maintenance of effective controls against diversion of particular gaming equipment into other than legitimate and lawful channels.
(2) Compliance with applicable state and local law.
(3) Prior conviction record of applicant under federal, state, or foreign laws.
(4) Past experience in the manufacture, sale, distribution, transportation, or repair of gaming equipment, and the existence and the establishment of effective controls against diversion.