§ 31-5-11. Grounds for denial, suspension, or revocation of license.
The department may deny an application for a license, or suspend or revoke a license after it has been granted, for the following reasons:
(1) On proof of unfitness of applicant to do business as a motor vehicle dealer.
(2) For any material misstatement by an applicant in an application for a license.
(3) For any willful failure to comply with the provisions of this section or with any rule or regulation promulgated by the department under §§ 31-5-1 — 31-5-20.
(4) For willfully defrauding any buyer of a motor vehicle.
(5) For any willful failure to perform any written agreement with any buyer of a motor vehicle.
(6) For having made a fraudulent sale, transaction, or repossession.
(7) For any fraudulent misrepresentation, circumvention, or concealment, through whatsoever subterfuge or device, of any of the material particulars of any sale to any buyer of a motor vehicle.
(8) For knowingly permitting any salesperson to sell or exchange, or offer or attempt to sell or exchange, any motor vehicle except for the licensed motor vehicle dealer by whom he or she is employed, or to offer, transfer, or assign any sale or exchange, that he or she may have negotiated, to any other dealer.
(9) For the employment of any fraudulent device, method, or process in connection with the compliance with any requirement under statutes of this state with respect to the retaking of goods under a retail installment contract and the redemption and resale of those goods.
(10) For having indulged in any unconscionable practice relating to business as a motor vehicle dealer.
(11) For having violated any law relating to the sale, distribution, or financing of motor vehicles.
History of Section.P.L. 1950, ch. 2595, art. 7, § 4; P.L. 1953, ch. 3232, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 31-5-11; P.L. 1991, ch. 44, art. 14, § 1.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 31 - Motor and Other Vehicles
Chapter 31-5 - Dealers’, Manufacturers’, and Rental Licenses
Section 31-5-1. - Definitions.
Section 31-5-2. - Duties of department of revenue.
Section 31-5-2.1. - Motor vehicle dealers license and hearing board.
Section 31-5-3, 31-5-4. - Repealed.
Section 31-5-5. - Dealers’ license required — “Dealer” defined.
Section 31-5-6. - Application for license.
Section 31-5-7. - Duration of license.
Section 31-5-8. - License — Fee.
Section 31-5-9. - Location specified — Display of license.
Section 31-5-10. - License required for dealers’ plates.
Section 31-5-11. - Grounds for denial, suspension, or revocation of license.
Section 31-5-12. - Responsibility of licensee for acts of agents.
Section 31-5-13. - Procedure for suspension or revocation of license.
Section 31-5-14. - Penalties for violations by dealers.
Section 31-5-15. - Examination of records — Altered or reset odometers.
Section 31-5-16. - Complaint to set aside department order.
Section 31-5-17. - Witnesses before department — Report of findings.
Section 31-5-17.1. - Repealed.
Section 31-5-18. - Records of transactions maintained by dealers.
Section 31-5-18.1. - Inspection of records and premises.
Section 31-5-18.2. - Sale of used motor vehicles — Annual reports.
Section 31-5-18.3. - Sale of all-terrain vehicles (ATV’s).
Section 31-5-19. - Sunday business permitted.
Section 31-5-19.1. - Auction of antique and classic motor vehicles.
Section 31-5-20. - Appropriations for dealer licensing law.
Section 31-5-21. - Manufacturer’s license required.
Section 31-5-22. - Application for license — Fee — Expiration.
Section 31-5-23. - Grounds for denial, suspension, or revocation of license.
Section 31-5-24. - Denial of license — Hearing.
Section 31-5-25. - Hearing on suspension or revocation of license.
Section 31-5-26. - Appeal from the department of revenue.
Section 31-5-27. - Criminal liability for violations.
Section 31-5-28 - — 31-5-32.7. Repealed.
Section 31-5-33. - Rental of motor vehicles — Licenses required.
Section 31-5-34. - Application for license — Fee — Expiration.
Section 31-5-35. - Grounds for denial, suspension, or revocation of license.
Section 31-5-36. - Denial of license — Hearing.
Section 31-5-37. - Hearing on suspension or revocation of license.