Suspensión y revocación de licencias de concesionarios en Virginia

Explicación Simple

Si un concesionario de autos tiene problemas, no le pueden quitar su licencia sin avisarle y hacer una reunión. En esa reunión, puede defenderse y explicar su situación.

Es como si un estudiante fuera a ser expulsado de la escuela; primero le avisan y le dan la oportunidad de explicar por qué no debería ser expulsado.

Ejemplo Práctico

Imagina que Carlos tiene un negocio de venta de autos y recibe una queja. Antes de que le quiten su licencia, le envían una carta con una cita para una reunión. En esa reunión, Carlos puede presentar su defensa y explicar su lado de la historia.

Penalidades

Si un concesionario no mantiene un lugar de negocios, la junta puede cancelar su licencia.

Texto Original del Estatuto (Inglés)

Va. Code § 46.2-1576 - Suspension, revocation, and refusal to renew licenses or certificates of dealer registration or qualification; notice and hearing. A. Except as provided in § 46.2-1527.7 and subsections B and C of this section, no license or certificate of dealer registration or qualification issued under this subtitle shall be suspended or revoked, or renewal thereof refused, until a written copy of the complaint made has been furnished to the licensee, registrant, or qualifier against whom the same is directed and a public hearing thereon has been had before a hearing officer designated by the Board. At least ten days' written notice of the time and place of the hearing shall be given to the licensee, registrant, or qualifier by registered mail addressed to his last known post office address or as shown on his license or certificate or other record of information in possession of the Board. At the hearing the licensee, registrant, or qualifier shall have the right to be heard personally or by counsel. The hearing officer shall provide recommendations to the Board within ninety days of the conclusion of the hearing. After receiving the recommendations from the hearing officer, the Board may suspend, revoke, or refuse to renew the license or certificate in question. A Board member shall disqualify himself and withdraw from any case in which he cannot accord fair and impartial consideration. Any party may request the disqualification of any Board member by stating with particularity the grounds upon which it is claimed that fair and impartial consideration cannot be accorded. The remaining members of the Board shall determine whether the individual should be disqualified. Immediate notice of any suspension, revocation, or refusal shall be given to the licensee, reg