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This law was first created in 2014. The record of its establishment is cataloged in chapter 58<\/a> of that year\u2019s edition of \u201cActs of Assembly,\u201d the annual state publication listing all changes made to the Code of Virginia in that year.<\/p>","references":false,"refers_to":[{"id":70675,"section_number":"46.2-1074","catch_line":"Removing or altering serial or identification numbers, decals and devices without consent of Department","order_by":null,"url":"\/46.2-1074\/"},{"id":63514,"section_number":"46.2-1075","catch_line":"Possession of vehicles with serial numbers removed or altered","order_by":null,"url":"\/46.2-1075\/"},{"id":82860,"section_number":"46.2-1205","catch_line":"Disposition of inoperable abandoned vehicles","order_by":null,"url":"\/46.2-1205\/"},{"id":58776,"section_number":"46.2-1601","catch_line":"Licensing of dealers of salvage vehicles; fees","order_by":null,"url":"\/46.2-1601\/"},{"id":69665,"section_number":"46.2-1603.1","catch_line":"Duties of licensees","order_by":null,"url":"\/46.2-1603.1\/"},{"id":77682,"section_number":"46.2-1608.2","catch_line":"Licensees to update records of the Department for motor vehicles that are to be demolished or dismantled","order_by":null,"url":"\/46.2-1608.2\/"},{"id":76509,"section_number":"46.2-1609","catch_line":"Penalties","order_by":null,"url":"\/46.2-1609\/"}],"permalink":{"id":231799,"object_type":"law","relational_id":82874,"identifier":"46.2-1601.3","token":"46.2\/IV\/16\/46.2-1601.3","url":"\/46.2-1601.3\/","edition_id":1,"permalink":0,"preferred":1},"url":"\/46.2-1601.3\/","token":"46.2\/IV\/16\/46.2-1601.3","dublin_core":{"Title":"Grounds for denying, suspending, or revoking licenses","Type":"Text","Format":"text\/html","Identifier":"\u00a7 46.2-1601.3","Relation":"Code of Virginia"},"html":"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

The Commissioner<\/span> may deny, suspend<\/span>, or revoke<\/span> a license under this chapter on any one or more of the following grounds:<\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

1.<\/span> Material<\/span> misstatement or omission in application for license, certificate of title, salvage certificate<\/span>, or nonrepairable certificate<\/span>; <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

2.<\/span> Failure to comply subsequent to receipt of a written warning from the Commissioner<\/span>; <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

3.<\/span> Failure to comply with the requirements of subsection B of § 46.2-1601<\/a>; <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

4.<\/span> Defrauding any retail buyer, to the buyer’s damage, or any other person in the conduct of the licensee<\/span>’s business; <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

5.<\/span> Having used deceptive acts or practices; <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

6.<\/span> Knowingly advertising by any means any assertion, representation, or statement of fact<\/span> which is untrue, misleading, or deceptive in any particular relating to the conduct of the business licensed for which a license is sought; <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

7.<\/span> Having been convicted of any fraudulent act in connection with the business of selling vehicles<\/span>, vehicle<\/span> parts, or major components<\/span><\/span>; <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

8.<\/span> Having been convicted of any criminal act involving the business of selling vehicles<\/span>, vehicle<\/span> parts, or major components<\/span><\/span>; <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

9.<\/span> Willfully retaining in his possession<\/span> title to a motor vehicle<\/span> or a salvage certificate<\/span> that has not been completely and legally assigned to him; <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

10.<\/span> Having been convicted of a felony<\/span>; <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

11.<\/span> Having been convicted of larceny<\/span> of a vehicle or receipt or sale of a stolen vehicle; <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

12.<\/span> Having been convicted of odometer tampering or any related violation; <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

13.<\/span> Having been convicted of a violation of § 46.2-1074<\/a> or 46.2-1075<\/a>; <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

14.<\/span> Failure to comply with federal reporting requirements pursuant to subsection G of § 46.2-1603.1<\/a>; <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

15.<\/span> Failure or refusal to pay civil penalties imposed by the Commissioner<\/span> pursuant to § 46.2-1609<\/a>; <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

16.<\/span> Failure to comply with the requirements of § 46.2-1205<\/a>; <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

17.<\/span> Failure to comply with the requirements of § 46.2-1608.2<\/a>; or <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

18.<\/span> Failure to comply with any other provision of this chapter.\n\t\t\tSuspension<\/span> or revocation<\/span> under this section shall only be imposed on the specific business found to be in violation. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>","plain_text":" CODE OF VIRGINIA\n\nGROUNDS FOR DENYING, SUSPENDING, OR REVOKING LICENSES (\u00a7 46.2-1601.3)\n\nThe Commissioner may deny, suspend, or revoke a license under this chapter on\nany one or more of the following grounds:\n\n1. Material misstatement or omission in application for license, certificate of\ntitle, salvage certificate, or nonrepairable certificate;\n\n2. Failure to comply subsequent to receipt of a written warning from the\nCommissioner;\n\n3. Failure to comply with the requirements of subsection B of § 46.2-1601;\n\n4. Defrauding any retail buyer, to the buyer’s damage, or any other person\nin the conduct of the licensee’s business;\n\n5. Having used deceptive acts or practices;\n\n6. Knowingly advertising by any means any assertion, representation, or\nstatement of fact which is untrue, misleading, or deceptive in any particular\nrelating to the conduct of the business licensed for which a license is sought;\n\n7. Having been convicted of any fraudulent act in connection with the business\nof selling vehicles, vehicle parts, or major components;\n\n8. Having been convicted of any criminal act involving the business of selling\nvehicles, vehicle parts, or major components;\n\n9. Willfully retaining in his possession title to a motor vehicle or a salvage\ncertificate that has not been completely and legally assigned to him;\n\n10. Having been convicted of a felony;\n\n11. Having been convicted of larceny of a vehicle or receipt or sale of a stolen\nvehicle;\n\n12. Having been convicted of odometer tampering or any related violation;\n\n13. Having been convicted of a violation of § 46.2-1074 or 46.2-1075;\n\n14. Failure to comply with federal reporting requirements pursuant to subsection\nG of § 46.2-1603.1;\n\n15. Failure or refusal to pay civil penalties imposed by the Commissioner\npursuant to § 46.2-1609;\n\n16. Failure to comply with the requirements of § 46.2-1205;\n\n17. Failure to comply with the requirements of § 46.2-1608.2; or\n\n18. Failure to comply with any other provision of this chapter.\n\t\t\tSuspension or revocation under this section shall only be imposed on the\nspecific business found to be in violation.\n\nHISTORY: 2014, c. 58.","edition":{"id":1,"name":"2025","slug":"2025","date_created":"2026-06-21 22:39:22","date_modified":"2026-06-21 22:39:22","current":1,"order_by":1,"last_import":null}}