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
Licensee/Unlicensed person:
STEPHEN ALBERT IRONSIDE
Issues:
Stephen Ironside applied for a salesperson licence.
Stephen Ironside declared his USA conviction but said the Authority cannot consider it.
Stephen Ironside created a legal argument that Canada and the courts do not recognize a USA conviction.
Stephen Ironside was once the owner of a motor dealership from the mid-1990’s to 2002.
Stephen Ironside also alleged bias against the compliance officer.
Outcome:
The USA conviction was reviewable conduct for a licensing decision.
There was no evidence of bias on the part of the compliance officer.
Mr. Stephen Ironside’s legal argument was wholly unsupportable.
Mr. Stephen Ironside’s conduct during the hearing showed an attempt to intimidate the Registrar’s exercise of discretion.
Mr. Stephen Ironside’s application for a salesperson licence was denied.
Mr. Stephen Ironside cannot reapply for a licence for three years. He cannot apply for a motor dealer registration until he has been a salesperson in good standing for at least two years.
