Section 75IAC6-2-9. Denial, suspension, or revocation of dealer license; hearing

   (a) Application for a dealer license under IC 9-32 shall be as follows:

(1) A person may file an application for a dealer license and dealer plates with the secretary of state.

(2) The secretary of state shall investigate the information submitted with the application. Based upon the investigation, the secretary of state shall approve or deny the application.

(3) If the application is approved, the secretary of state shall assign the applicant to the proper classification of dealer plates and issue the plates under 75 IAC 6-3 and IC 9-32-6-2.

(4) If the application is denied or if the applicant does not agree with the secretary of state's classification, the request for redetermination procedure shall be as follows:

(A) Applicant has thirty (30) days to request a hearing.

(B) The secretary of state has fifteen (15) days from the date of request of the hearing to schedule a hearing.

(C) The hearing shall be conducted in accordance with IC 4-21.5-3. Any further review of the determination by the secretary of state shall be afforded under IC 4-21.5-5 and IC 9-32-16.

  (b) A dealer license may be suspended or revoked if the secretary of state determines that the dealer has violated federal or state law, including this article and IC 9-32, relating to the sale, distribution, financing, or insuring of motor vehicles. The dealer is also subject to all other penalties under IC 9-32-17.

  (c) Any further review of the determination by the secretary of state shall be afforded under IC 4-21.5-5 and IC 9-32-16. (Secretary of State; 75 IAC 6-2-9; filed Aug 15, 2014, 9:57 a.m.: 20140910-IR-075130566FRA)