The bill modifies the criteria under which the Motor Vehicle Dealer Board (Board) may revoke or deny a license to a licensee or applicant based on criminal convictions. Key changes include:
Reduced Time Frame: The Board can now consider convictions within the past 3 years, down from the previous 10-year period.
Rehabilitation Assessment: The Board must determine whether the individual has been rehabilitated and assess if they pose an unreasonable risk to public safety or the motor vehicle sales industry.
These adjustments aim to balance public safety with fair opportunities for individuals seeking to enter or continue in the motor vehicle sales profession.
Summary
Current law requires the motor vehicle dealer board (board) to
revoke or deny a license to a licensee or an applicant who has been convicted of or pleaded no contest to specific crimes during the previous 10 years. The bill changes the 10-year period to a 3-year period. If considering a licensee's or an applicant's criminal record, the bill allows the board to revoke or deny a license only if the board determines that the licensee or applicant has not been rehabilitated and creates an unreasonable risk to public safety or the sale of a motor vehicle.
