58.1-2212 - Grounds for denial of license. - Virginia Statutes

§ 58.1-2212. Grounds for denial of license.

A. The Commissioner may refuse to issue a license under this article to anapplicant if (i) the applicant or (ii) any principal of the applicant has:

1. Had a license or registration issued under prior law or this chaptercanceled by the Commissioner for cause;

2. Had a motor fuel license or registration issued by another state canceledfor cause;

3. Had a federal Certificate of Registry issued under § 4101 of the InternalRevenue Code, or a similar federal authorization, revoked;

4. Been convicted of any offense involving fraud or misrepresentation; or

5. Been convicted of any other offense that indicates that the applicant maynot comply with this chapter if issued a license.

B. For purposes of subdivisions 1, 2 and 3 of subsection A, it shall besufficient cause for the Commissioner to refuse to issue a license if thecanceled or revoked license, registration or Certificate of Registry was heldby a business entity of which the applicant, or any principal of theapplicant, was a principal.

(2000, cc. 729, 758; 2003, c. 781.)