Sec. 5. (a) The department may deny an application under section 4(c) of this chapter if the applicant has had a registration revoked under section 4(f) of this chapter or any other applicable statute.

     (b) The department may deny an application described in section 4(c) of this chapter if the applicant’s business is operated, managed, or otherwise controlled by or affiliated with a person, including the applicant, a relative, family member, responsible officer, or shareholder, whom the department has determined is covered by any of the following:

(1) Failed to file all tax returns or information reports with the department required under IC 6, IC 8, or IC 9.

(2) Failed to pay all taxes, penalties, and interest required to the department under IC 6, IC 8, or IC 9.

(3) Failed to pay any registration or license plate fees for vehicles that were at any point owned or operated by the person or for which the person was responsible for payment.

(4) Failed to return a license plate described in subdivision (3) to the department.

(5) Has an unsatisfactory safety rating under 49 C.F.R. part 385.

(6) Has multiple violations of IC 9 or a rule adopted under IC 9.

     (c) The department may deny any application described in section 4(c) of this chapter if the applicant is a motor carrier whose business is operated, managed, or otherwise controlled by or affiliated with a person, including an owner, relative, family member, responsible officer, or shareholder, whom the department has determined is covered by any item listed in subsection (b).

     (d) If the applicant has altered a cab card or permit, the department shall bill the carrier automatically for the violation.

As added by P.L.242-2015, SEC.34.