(1) A licensee shall not knowingly employ any person who has been convicted of a felony, or convicted of a misdemeanor within the preceding 8 years involving any of the following:

    (a) Dishonesty or fraud.

    (b) Unauthorized divulging or selling of information or evidence.

    (c) Impersonation of a law enforcement officer or employee of the United States, this state, or a political subdivision of this state.

    (d) Illegally using, carrying, or possessing a dangerous weapon.

    (e) Two or more alcohol related offenses.

    (f) Controlled substances under the public health code, 1978 PA 368, MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211.

    (g) An assault.

    (2) Any employee or operator who, upon demand, fails to surrender to the licensee his or her identification card and any other property issued to him or her for use in connection with his or her employer's business is guilty of a misdemeanor.