Ala. Code § 2-10-24: Refusal of Permit.

In the event the commissioner is of the opinion from his investigation that an association making application for a permit cannot be successfully conducted or that the character or general fitness of the person to have charge or control are not such as to assure its fair and successful operation or if for any reason he is of the opinion that said association should not attempt to function, he shall refuse to issue such permit.