1.    If the department determines that an applicant for registration of a vehicle is not entitled to registration, it may refuse to register the vehicle. The applicant has no further right to apply for registration on the statements contained in the application unless the department reverses its decision or its decision is reversed by a court of competent jurisdiction.

Terms Used In North Dakota Code 39-04-05.1

  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
  • Person: means an individual, organization, government, political subdivision, or government agency or instrumentality. See North Dakota Code 1-01-49

2.    The department may, after giving notice to the owner and an opportunity for a hearing, revoke the registration of a vehicle if it determines that the vehicle is not entitled to registration. The notice must be served in person or by registered or certified mail.