A license, permit, or certificate issued pursuant to this chapter may be denied, suspended, or revoked on any one or more of the following grounds, where applicable:
1. Material misstatement or omission in application for license, certificate, permit, identification marker, or vehicle registration;
2. Failure to comply subsequent to receipt of a written warning from the Department or any willful failure to comply with a lawful order, any provision of this chapter or any regulation promulgated by the Department under this chapter, or any term, condition, or restriction of a license, permit, or certificate;
3. Failure to comply with zoning or other land use regulations, ordinances, or statutes;
4. Use of deceptive business acts or practices;
5. Knowingly advertising by any means any assertion, representation, or statement of fact that is untrue, misleading, or deceptive relating to the conduct of the business for which a license, certificate, permit, identification marker, or vehicle registration is held or sought;
6. Having been found, through a judicial or administrative hearing, to have committed fraudulent or deceptive acts in connection with the business for which a license, permit, or certificate is held or sought or any consumer-related fraud;
7. Having been convicted of any criminal act involving the business for which a license, permit, or certificate is held or sought;
8. Failure to comply with § 46.2-2056 or any regulation promulgated pursuant thereto;
9. Improper leasing, renting, lending, or otherwise allowing the improper use of a license, certificate, permit, identification marker, or vehicle registration;
10. Having been convicted of a felony;
11. Having been convicted of any misdemeanor involving lying, cheating, stealing, or moral turpitude;
12. Failure to submit to the Department any tax, fees, dues, fines, or penalties owed to the Department;
13. Failure to furnish the Department information, documentation, or records required or requested pursuant to statute or regulation;
14. Knowingly and willfully filing any false report, account, record, or memorandum;
15. Failure to meet or maintain application certifications or requirements of public convenience and necessity, character, fitness, and financial responsibility pursuant to this chapter;
16. Willfully altering or changing the appearance or wording of any license, permit, certificate, identification marker, license plate, or vehicle registration;
17. Failure to provide services in accordance with license, permit, or certificate terms, limitations, conditions, or requirements;
18. Failure to maintain and keep on file with the Department motor carrier liability insurance, issued by a company licensed to do business in the Commonwealth, or a bond, certificate of insurance, certificate of self-insurance, or unconditional letter of credit in accordance with this chapter, with respect to each motor vehicle operated in the Commonwealth;
19. Failure to comply with the Workers' Compensation Act of Title 65.2;
20. Failure to properly register a motor vehicle under this title;
21. Failure to comply with any federal motor carrier statute, rule, or regulation;
22. Failure to comply with the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act or the Virginians with Disabilities Act (§ 51.5-1 et seq.);
23. Inactivity of a motor carrier as may be evidenced by the absence of a motor vehicle registered to operate under such certificate or permit for a period of greater than three months; or
24. Failure to comply with any provision regarding the filing and registered agent requirements set forth in Title 13.1.
2001, c. 596; 2013, cc. 165, 582; 2015, cc. 2, 3.
Structure Code of Virginia
Chapter 20 - Regulation of Passenger Carriers
§ 46.2-2000.1. Vehicles excluded from operation of chapter
§ 46.2-2000.3. Disposition of funds collected
§ 46.2-2001.1. License, permit, or certificate required
§ 46.2-2001.2. Identification marker required
§ 46.2-2001.3. Application; notice requirements
§ 46.2-2005. Action on applications; hearings on denials and protests
§ 46.2-2005.1. Determination for issuance for license, permit, or certificate
§ 46.2-2011. Considerations for determination of issuance of license or certificate
§ 46.2-2011.1. Issuance of temporary authority
§ 46.2-2011.2. Temporary emergency operation
§ 46.2-2011.3. Issuance, expiration, and renewal of license, permit, and certificate
§ 46.2-2011.4. Conversion of contract bus certificates
§ 46.2-2011.5. Filing and application fees
§ 46.2-2011.7. Certificate holders must provide services
§ 46.2-2011.8. Transfers of certificates of public convenience and necessity
§ 46.2-2011.9. Bond and letter of credit requirements
§ 46.2-2011.10. Advertisements
§ 46.2-2011.11. Established place of business
§ 46.2-2011.12. Transportation of baggage with passengers
§ 46.2-2011.13. Stowing of baggage, parcels, etc.
§ 46.2-2011.14. Notice of abandonment of service
§ 46.2-2011.15. Department may seek judgment for refunds due public and collect and distribute same
§ 46.2-2011.16. Reports, records, etc.
§ 46.2-2011.17. Certificate, license, or permit holder not relieved of liability for negligence
§ 46.2-2011.18. Violation by passengers; misdemeanor; ejection
§ 46.2-2011.19. Vehicle seizure; penalty
§ 46.2-2011.20. Unlawful use of registration and identification markers
§ 46.2-2011.21. Registration and identification violations; penalties
§ 46.2-2011.22. Violation; criminal penalties
§ 46.2-2011.23. Violations; civil penalties
§ 46.2-2011.24. Grounds for denying, suspending, or revoking licenses, permits, or certificates
§ 46.2-2011.25. Altering or amending licenses, permits, or certificates
§ 46.2-2011.28. Basis for relicensure after revocation of licenses, permits, or certificates; fees
§ 46.2-2011.30. No property rights in highways conferred by chapter
§ 46.2-2011.31. Licenses, taxes, etc., not affected
§ 46.2-2011.32. Title to plates and markers
§ 46.2-2011.33. Prohibition on taxicab operators; registered sex offender
§ 46.2-2051. Application of article
§ 46.2-2052. Bonds or insurance to be kept in force; amounts
§ 46.2-2055. Condition or obligation of security
§ 46.2-2056. Effect of unfair claims settlement practices on self-insured motor carriers
§ 46.2-2057. (Effective until July 1, 2023) Taxicab insurance required
§ 46.2-2057. (Effective July 1, 2023) Taxicab insurance required
§ 46.2-2058. When taxicab operator a self-insurer
§ 46.2-2059. Permit required for taxicab service
§ 46.2-2060. Limitations on advertising
§ 46.2-2061. Article does not make taxicab operators common carriers
§ 46.2-2062. Regulation of taxicab service by localities; rates and charges
§ 46.2-2063. Locality license and payment of locality license tax may be required
§ 46.2-2064. When local license may not be required
§ 46.2-2065. Local regulation of qualifications of operators; stands
§ 46.2-2066. Penalty for violation of provisions of article or regulations
§ 46.2-2067. Local regulation of number of taxicabs
§ 46.2-2069. Application; requirements
§ 46.2-2070. Permit restrictions
§ 46.2-2072. Operational restrictions
§ 46.2-2073. Exemption from permit filing fees
§ 46.2-2074. Application of article
§ 46.2-2075. Required certificates of public convenience and necessity
§ 46.2-2076. Application; notice requirements
§ 46.2-2077. Considerations for determination of issuance of certificate
§ 46.2-2078. No certificate to issue when service already adequate
§ 46.2-2079. Certificates for passenger carriers operating over Interstate Highway System
§ 46.2-2080. Irregular route passenger certificates
§ 46.2-2081. Schedule required
§ 46.2-2082. Schedule changes require Department approval; posting notice
§ 46.2-2083. Schedule title page and content
§ 46.2-2085. Abandonment, discontinuance, or deviation of service
§ 46.2-2086. Interruption of service
§ 46.2-2087. Refusal of service
§ 46.2-2089. Undue preference not permitted
§ 46.2-2090. Tariffs showing rates, fares and charges; available for inspection
§ 46.2-2091. Unlawful to charge other than published tariff
§ 46.2-2092. Changes in tariffs
§ 46.2-2093. Joint tariffs; power of attorney
§ 46.2-2094. No transportation except when rates have been filed and published
§ 46.2-2095. Terminals; local license taxes on operation
§ 46.2-2096. Certificates required unless exempted
§ 46.2-2098. Control, supervision and regulation by Department
§ 46.2-2099. Operation except in accordance with chapter prohibited
§ 46.2-2099.1. Operational requirements; penalty
§ 46.2-2099.4. Required certificate of fitness
§ 46.2-2099.5. Specific service and route requirements
§ 46.2-2099.11. Refusal of service
§ 46.2-2099.17. Regulation of brokers
§ 46.2-2099.18. Broker's license required
§ 46.2-2099.19. Broker's license not substitute for other certificates or permits required
§ 46.2-2099.19:1. TNC broker insurance
§ 46.2-2099.21. Exemptions from operation of article
§ 46.2-2099.30. Insurance to be kept in force
§ 46.2-2099.41. Certification requirements
§ 46.2-2099.42. Assignment of liability
§ 46.2-2099.43. Notice to passengers
§ 46.2-2099.44. Certificate of fitness required
§ 46.2-2099.45. Certificates required unless exempted
§ 46.2-2099.46. Control, supervision, and regulation by Department
§ 46.2-2099.47. Operation except in accordance with chapter prohibited
§ 46.2-2099.51. TNC insurance until January 1, 2016
§ 46.2-2099.53. Recordkeeping and reporting requirements for transportation network companies