Alabama § 40-12-396 - License - Suspension or Revocation; Reasons for Revocation or Denial of License.
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§ 40-12-396. License - Suspension or Revocation; Reasons for Revocation or Denial of License.
(a) The commissioner may, subject to the appeal provisions allowed in Chapter 2A of this Title 40, suspend or revoke any license issued for the willful and intentional failure of the licensee to comply with the provisions of this article or for the willful failure to maintain the business premises, location, and sign as described in the application.
(b) A license may be revoked or a license application may be denied by the Department of Revenue for any of the following reasons:
(1) Fraud practiced or any material misstatement in license application.
(2) Change of condition after a license is granted or the failure to maintain qualification for the license.
(3) Skipping title assignment; accepting open assignment of title and/or bill of sale for a motor vehicle which is not completed by identifying the licensee as the purchaser or assignee of the motor vehicle.
(4) Having no established place of business.
(5) Failing to keep and maintain records.
(6) Knowingly dealing in stolen motor vehicles, parts, or accessories.
(7) Willful failure to comply with provisions of this chapter, or any rule or regulation promulgated thereunder.
(8) Disconnecting, turning back, or resetting the odometer of any motor vehicle in violation of state or federal law.
(9) Filing a materially erroneous or fraudulent tax return as certified by the Department of Revenue.
(10) Revocation as a designated agent, as provided for in Section 32-8-34, for failing to faithfully perform his or her duties as a designated agent.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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