FILE NUMBER: 08-70149

HEARING DATE: April 16, 2008

IN THE MATTER OF THE MOTOR DEALER ACT R.S.B.C.1996 C.316 AND
THE BUSINESS PRACTICES AND CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT S.B.C. 2004 c.2

COMPLAINANT: REGISTRAR

MOTOR DEALER and/or SALESPERSON: VICTOR MORGULIS (Not Licensed)

ISSUE:

• Applicant did not fully complete Motor Vehicle Sales Authority (“VSA”) application by failing to provide prior work history. An investigation to obtain that history was triggered.
• Applicant was previously a licensed salesperson in Ontario for many years and had disregarded directions of the Ontario regulatory authority.
• Applicant had a criminal conviction for threats of violence and treated VSA staff in a rude and threatening manner during application process.
• Applicant had violated court imposed restraining orders and other orders. He had spent 60 days in jail for such violations

OUTCOME:

• The VSA was concerned for the safety of consumers, co-workers and VSA staff in any future dealings with the applicant.
• The VSA was concerned applicant would not abide by the law and directions of the VSA and thus not maintain the minimum standards of conduct and care required of a licensed B.C. salesperson.
• Application to be licensed was refused.

COMPLETE DECISION: File 08-70149 Hearing Decision File Morgulis April 22, 2008

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