(1) The application must be on a current form and provide sufficient information to determine the eligibility for an appointment as set forth in (2) and for the department to insure that applicants and appointees conform to the law and rules.

(2) Before making an appointment, the department shall consider the following:

(a) the financial responsibility and security of the applicant and the applicant's business or activity; and 

(b) the type of business or accessibility of the applicant's place of business to the public, including but not limited to:

(i) location of the business;

(ii) hours the business is open to the public; and 

(iii) the availability of existing license agents to serve the public.