The commissioner shall deny an application if he or she finds that the applicant:

Terms Used In West Virginia Code 17A-6C-6

  • Commissioner: means the Commissioner of the Division of Motor Vehicles of this state. See West Virginia Code 17A-1-1
  • 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.
  • State: when applied to a part of the United States and not restricted by the context, includes the District of Columbia and the several territories, and the words "United States" also include the said district and territories. See West Virginia Code 2-2-10

(a) Has failed to furnish the required bond;

(b) Has failed to furnish the required certificate of insurance;

(c) Has knowingly made a false statement of a material fact in the application;

(d) Has habitually defaulted on financial obligations;

(e) Has been convicted of a felony within five years immediately preceding receipt of the application by the commissioner;

(f) Has been refused, or has had revoked, an automobile auction license in any other state or jurisdiction within five years immediately preceding receipt of the application by the commissioner;

(g) So far as can be ascertained, has not complied with and will not comply with the registration and title laws of this state;

(h) Has been convicted of any fraudulent act in connection with the business of an automobile auction; or

(i) Has committed any act or has failed or refused to perform any duty for which the license certificate, if issued, could be suspended or revoked.