§ 31-38-10. Grounds for denial, suspension, or revocation of permit.
The director may deny an application for a permit or suspend or revoke a permit after it has been granted for any of the following reasons:
(1) On proof of unfitness of the applicant to do business as a motor vehicle inspection station;
(2) For any misstatement by the applicant in the application for the permit;
(3) For any failure to comply with the provisions of this section or with any rule or regulation promulgated by the director of the department of revenue;
(4) For defrauding any customer;
(5) For dismantling any vehicle for repair without the authorization of the owner;
(6) For refusal to surrender any vehicle to its owner upon tender of payment of the proper charges for towing and/or work done on the vehicle;
(7) For having indulged in any unconscionable practice relating to the business as a motor vehicle inspection station;
(8) For willful failure to perform work as contracted for;
(9) For failure to comply with the safety standards of the industry;
(10) For failure to properly equip and/or conduct the inspection station;
(11) For failure to pay the required fees as provided in this chapter;
(12) For providing an inspection sticker to a motor vehicle which is equipped with a sunscreening device which does not comply with the provisions of chapter 23.3 of this title.
History of Section.P.L. 1977, ch. 14, § 2; P.L. 1993, ch. 250, § 2; P.L. 1993, ch. 408, § 2; P.L. 2008, ch. 98, § 26; P.L. 2008, ch. 145, § 26.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 31 - Motor and Other Vehicles
Chapter 31-38 - Inspection of Motor Vehicles
Section 31-38-2. - Inspection by any proper officer.
Section 31-38-3. - Owners and drivers to comply with inspection laws.
Section 31-38-4. - Director of department of revenue to require periodic inspection.
Section 31-38-5. - Inspection of vehicles purchased outside the state.
Section 31-38-6. - Appointment of official inspection stations.
Section 31-38-7. - Operation of official stations.
Section 31-38-8. - Improper representation as official station.
Section 31-38-9. - False certificates.
Section 31-38-10. - Grounds for denial, suspension, or revocation of permit.
Section 31-38-11. - Penalty for violation.
Section 31-38-12. - Fee for inspection certificates.
Section 31-38-13. - Fleet operators.
Section 31-38-14. - Vehicles exempt from inspections.
Section 31-38-15. - [Repealed.]
Section 31-38-16. - [Repealed.]
Section 31-38-17. - Procedure for a review of an order of the director of revenue.
Section 31-38-18. - Conduct of hearings.