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<law><site_title>Virginia Decoded</site_title><site_url>https://vacode.org</site_url><law_id>54936</law_id><section_number>46.2-2011.24</section_number><catch_line>Grounds for denying, suspending, or revoking licenses, permits, or certificates</catch_line><edition url="https://vacode.org/2025/" slug="2025" current="TRUE" last_updated="">2025</edition><referred_to_by><reference>46.2-2001.3</reference><reference>46.2-712</reference></referred_to_by><structure><unit label="title" level="1" order_by="1" identifier="46.2">Motor Vehicles</unit><unit label="subtitle" level="2" order_by="1" identifier="V">Motor Carriers</unit><unit label="chapter" level="3" order_by="1" identifier="20">Regulation of Passenger Carriers</unit><unit label="article" level="4" order_by="1" identifier="1">Motor Carriers of Passengers -- Generally</unit></structure><text>
						<section><p>A <span class="dictionary">license</span>, <span class="dictionary">permit</span>, or <span class="dictionary">certificate</span> issued pursuant to this chapter may be denied, suspended, or revoked on any one or more of the following grounds, where applicable:</p></section>
						<section id="1"><p><span class="prefix-number">1.</span> <span class="dictionary">Material</span> misstatement or omission in application for <span class="dictionary">license</span>, <span class="dictionary">certificate</span>, <span class="dictionary">permit</span>, <span class="dictionary">identification marker</span>, or <span class="dictionary">vehicle</span> registration; <a id="paragraph-201524" class="section-permalink" href="https://vacode.org/46.2-2011.24/#1"><i class="fa fa-link"/></a></p></section>
						<section id="2"><p><span class="prefix-number">2.</span> Failure to comply subsequent to receipt of a written warning from the <span class="dictionary">Department</span> or any willful failure to comply with a lawful <span class="dictionary">order</span>, any provision of this chapter or any regulation promulgated by the <span class="dictionary">Department</span> under this chapter, or any term, condition, or restriction of a <span class="dictionary">license</span>, <span class="dictionary">permit</span>, or <span class="dictionary">certificate</span>; <a id="paragraph-201525" class="section-permalink" href="https://vacode.org/46.2-2011.24/#2"><i class="fa fa-link"/></a></p></section>
						<section id="3"><p><span class="prefix-number">3.</span> Failure to comply with zoning or other land use regulations, <span class="dictionary">ordinances</span>, or <span class="dictionary">statutes</span>; <a id="paragraph-201526" class="section-permalink" href="https://vacode.org/46.2-2011.24/#3"><i class="fa fa-link"/></a></p></section>
						<section id="4"><p><span class="prefix-number">4.</span> Use of deceptive business acts or practices; <a id="paragraph-201527" class="section-permalink" href="https://vacode.org/46.2-2011.24/#4"><i class="fa fa-link"/></a></p></section>
						<section id="5"><p><span class="prefix-number">5.</span> Knowingly advertising by any means any assertion, representation, or statement of <span class="dictionary">fact</span> that is untrue, misleading, or deceptive relating to the conduct of the business for which a <span class="dictionary">license</span>, <span class="dictionary">certificate</span>, <span class="dictionary">permit</span>, <span class="dictionary">identification marker</span>, or <span class="dictionary">vehicle</span> registration is held or sought; <a id="paragraph-201528" class="section-permalink" href="https://vacode.org/46.2-2011.24/#5"><i class="fa fa-link"/></a></p></section>
						<section id="6"><p><span class="prefix-number">6.</span> Having been found, through a judicial or administrative <span class="dictionary">hearing</span>, to have committed fraudulent or deceptive acts in connection with the business for which a <span class="dictionary">license</span>, <span class="dictionary">permit</span>, or <span class="dictionary">certificate</span> is held or sought or any consumer-related <span class="dictionary">fraud</span>; <a id="paragraph-201529" class="section-permalink" href="https://vacode.org/46.2-2011.24/#6"><i class="fa fa-link"/></a></p></section>
						<section id="7"><p><span class="prefix-number">7.</span> Having been convicted of any criminal act involving the business for which a <span class="dictionary">license</span>, <span class="dictionary">permit</span>, or <span class="dictionary">certificate</span> is held or sought; <a id="paragraph-201530" class="section-permalink" href="https://vacode.org/46.2-2011.24/#7"><i class="fa fa-link"/></a></p></section>
						<section id="8"><p><span class="prefix-number">8.</span> Failure to comply with &#xA7; <a class="law" title="Effect of unfair claims settlement practices on self-insured motor carriers" href="/46.2-2056/">46.2-2056</a> or any regulation promulgated pursuant thereto; <a id="paragraph-201531" class="section-permalink" href="https://vacode.org/46.2-2011.24/#8"><i class="fa fa-link"/></a></p></section>
						<section id="9"><p><span class="prefix-number">9.</span> Improper leasing, renting, lending, or otherwise allowing the improper use of a <span class="dictionary">license</span>, <span class="dictionary">certificate</span>, <span class="dictionary">permit</span>, <span class="dictionary">identification marker</span>, or <span class="dictionary">vehicle</span> registration; <a id="paragraph-201532" class="section-permalink" href="https://vacode.org/46.2-2011.24/#9"><i class="fa fa-link"/></a></p></section>
						<section id="10"><p><span class="prefix-number">10.</span> Having been convicted of a <span class="dictionary">felony</span>; <a id="paragraph-201533" class="section-permalink" href="https://vacode.org/46.2-2011.24/#10"><i class="fa fa-link"/></a></p></section>
						<section id="11"><p><span class="prefix-number">11.</span> Having been convicted of any <span class="dictionary">misdemeanor</span> involving lying, cheating, stealing, or <span class="dictionary">moral turpitude</span>; <a id="paragraph-201534" class="section-permalink" href="https://vacode.org/46.2-2011.24/#11"><i class="fa fa-link"/></a></p></section>
						<section id="12"><p><span class="prefix-number">12.</span> Failure to submit to the <span class="dictionary">Department</span> any tax, fees, dues, fines, or penalties owed to the <span class="dictionary">Department</span>; <a id="paragraph-201535" class="section-permalink" href="https://vacode.org/46.2-2011.24/#12"><i class="fa fa-link"/></a></p></section>
						<section id="13"><p><span class="prefix-number">13.</span> Failure to furnish the <span class="dictionary">Department</span> information, documentation, or records required or requested pursuant to <span class="dictionary">statute</span> or regulation; <a id="paragraph-201536" class="section-permalink" href="https://vacode.org/46.2-2011.24/#13"><i class="fa fa-link"/></a></p></section>
						<section id="14"><p><span class="prefix-number">14.</span> Knowingly and willfully filing any false report, account, record, or <span class="dictionary">memorandum</span>; <a id="paragraph-201537" class="section-permalink" href="https://vacode.org/46.2-2011.24/#14"><i class="fa fa-link"/></a></p></section>
						<section id="15"><p><span class="prefix-number">15.</span> Failure to meet or maintain application certifications or requirements of public convenience and necessity, character, fitness, and <span class="dictionary">financial responsibility</span> pursuant to this chapter; <a id="paragraph-201538" class="section-permalink" href="https://vacode.org/46.2-2011.24/#15"><i class="fa fa-link"/></a></p></section>
						<section id="16"><p><span class="prefix-number">16.</span> Willfully altering or changing the <span class="dictionary">appearance</span> or wording of any license, <span class="dictionary">permit</span>, <span class="dictionary">certificate</span>, <span class="dictionary">identification marker</span>, <span class="dictionary">license plate</span>, or <span class="dictionary">vehicle</span> registration; <a id="paragraph-201539" class="section-permalink" href="https://vacode.org/46.2-2011.24/#16"><i class="fa fa-link"/></a></p></section>
						<section id="17"><p><span class="prefix-number">17.</span> Failure to provide services in accordance with license, <span class="dictionary">permit</span>, or <span class="dictionary">certificate</span> terms, limitations, conditions, or requirements; <a id="paragraph-201540" class="section-permalink" href="https://vacode.org/46.2-2011.24/#17"><i class="fa fa-link"/></a></p></section>
						<section id="18"><p><span class="prefix-number">18.</span> Failure to maintain and keep on file with the <span class="dictionary">Department</span> <span class="dictionary">motor carrier</span> liability insurance, issued by a company licensed to do business in the Commonwealth, or a <span class="dictionary">bond</span>, <span class="dictionary">certificate</span> of insurance, <span class="dictionary">certificate</span> of self-insurance, or unconditional letter of credit in accordance with this chapter, with respect to each <span class="dictionary">motor vehicle</span> operated in the Commonwealth; <a id="paragraph-201541" class="section-permalink" href="https://vacode.org/46.2-2011.24/#18"><i class="fa fa-link"/></a></p></section>
						<section id="19"><p><span class="prefix-number">19.</span> Failure to comply with the Workers&#x2019; Compensation Act of Title 65.2; <a id="paragraph-201542" class="section-permalink" href="https://vacode.org/46.2-2011.24/#19"><i class="fa fa-link"/></a></p></section>
						<section id="20"><p><span class="prefix-number">20.</span> Failure to properly register a <span class="dictionary">motor vehicle</span> under this title; <a id="paragraph-201543" class="section-permalink" href="https://vacode.org/46.2-2011.24/#20"><i class="fa fa-link"/></a></p></section>
						<section id="21"><p><span class="prefix-number">21.</span> Failure to comply with any federal <span class="dictionary">motor carrier</span> <span class="dictionary">statute</span>, rule, or regulation; <a id="paragraph-201544" class="section-permalink" href="https://vacode.org/46.2-2011.24/#21"><i class="fa fa-link"/></a></p></section>
						<section id="22"><p><span class="prefix-number">22.</span> Failure to comply with the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act or the Virginians with Disabilities Act (&#xA7; <a class="law" title="Declaration of policy" href="/51.5-1/">51.5-1</a> et seq.); <a id="paragraph-201545" class="section-permalink" href="https://vacode.org/46.2-2011.24/#22"><i class="fa fa-link"/></a></p></section>
						<section id="23"><p><span class="prefix-number">23.</span> Inactivity of a <span class="dictionary">motor carrier</span> as may be evidenced by the absence of a <span class="dictionary">motor vehicle</span> registered to operate under such <span class="dictionary">certificate</span> or <span class="dictionary">permit</span> for a period of greater than three months; or <a id="paragraph-201546" class="section-permalink" href="https://vacode.org/46.2-2011.24/#23"><i class="fa fa-link"/></a></p></section>
						<section id="24"><p><span class="prefix-number">24.</span> Failure to comply with any provision regarding the filing and registered <span class="dictionary">agent</span> requirements set forth in Title 13.1. <a id="paragraph-201547" class="section-permalink" href="https://vacode.org/46.2-2011.24/#24"><i class="fa fa-link"/></a></p></section></text><history>2001, c. 596; 2013, cc. 165, 582; 2015, cc. 2, 3.</history><metadata></metadata></law>
