FILE NUMBER: 10-008

HEARING DATE: March 24, 2010

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: PIERRE BARIC (Salesperson #106915)

ISSUE:

• A review of the salesperson license of Pierre Baric
• Information about a criminal record came to the attention of the VSA which was not declared by Mr. Baric on his licensing applications and renewal applications.
• There was also concern about Mr. Baric’s aggressive conduct while interacting with VSA staff at its office and reports of similar conduct with dealership employees.

OUTCOME:

• Mr. Baric’s Criminal record was not in relation to his occupation and not grounds to cancel his license: Section 14 B.C. Human Rights Code.
• The Registrar accepted Mr. Baric’s reasons for failing to declare the criminal record.
• The Registrar had concerns about Mr. Baric’s aggressive conduct with staff and dealership employee’s.
• Mr. Baric was directed to take anger management courses and advise the Manager of Licensing of his efforts within 30 days.
• Mr. Baric was advised to make proper declarations on his application renewals. Any future failure would be grounds to suspend or cancel his license.
• Mr. Baric’s license is to be reviewed in six months.

COMPLETE DECISION: Noted above

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