(a) Before granting authorization to an individual who has never held authorization under this part or whose authorization has been interrupted for a period of 3 years or more and whose last period of authorization was terminated favorably, the licensee or other entity shall ensure that—

(1) A self-disclosure has been obtained and reviewed under the applicable requirements of §26.61;

(2) A suitable inquiry has been completed under the applicable requirements of §26.63;

(3) The individual has been subject to pre-access drug and alcohol testing under the applicable requirements of §26.65; and

(4) The individual is subject to random drug and alcohol testing under the applicable requirements of §26.67.

(b) If potentially disqualifying FFD information is disclosed or discovered, the licensee or other entity may not grant authorization to the individual, except under §26.69.