OMVIC Inspections, Investigations and Enforcement Powers Flashcards

An OMVIC inspector arrives unannounced at a dealership during business hours to review deal files. What should the dealer do?

Answer: Allow the inspection and produce the requested records

Inspectors may enter a registrant's business premises at reasonable times without a warrant to check compliance, and the registrant must cooperate.

Which place can an OMVIC inspector NOT enter without the occupant's consent or a warrant?

Answer: A part of the premises used as a dwelling

The inspection power covers business premises, and a dwelling cannot be entered without consent or a warrant.

During an inspection, the inspector wants to take several bills of sale off-site to copy them. What applies?

Answer: The inspector may remove them for copying, gives a receipt, and returns them within a reasonable time

Inspectors may remove records to make copies, but they must give a receipt and return the originals promptly.

A salesperson hides deal jackets from an inspector and lies about where they are. What is the most likely result?

Answer: It is an offence to obstruct an inspector or knowingly give false information

Obstructing an inspector or knowingly giving false information is an offence under the Motor Vehicle Dealers Act, 2002.

Which official is responsible for registration decisions such as proposing to refuse, suspend or revoke a registration?

Answer: The Registrar

Under the MVDA, the Registrar issues Notices of Proposal about registration status.

How long does a registrant usually have to request a hearing after being served with a Notice of Proposal?

Answer: 15 days

A registrant has 15 days after service to request a hearing before the Licence Appeal Tribunal in writing.

If a registrant does not request a hearing after receiving a Notice of Proposal to revoke, what happens?

Answer: The Registrar may carry out the proposal

Without a timely hearing request, the Registrar may carry out the proposed action.