VSA

Registrar's Decision

Registrar’s Decision 15-10-002

File Number: 15-10-002

In the matter of THE MOTOR DEALER ACT R.S.B.C. 1996 C.316
and THE SALESPERSON LICENSING REGULATION B.C. Reg. 241/2004

Complainant: Vehicle Sales Authority

Licensee/Unlicensed person:

Harpaljit Sandhu (Salesperson Applicant #103629)

Issues:

  • A hearing was called to review the salesperson application of Harpaljit Sandhu (proposed salesperson licence #103629).
  • The staff of the Vehicle Sales Authority (the “Authority”) raised concerns with Mr. Sandhu’s criminal record.

Outcome:

  • The Registrar found Mr. Sandhu a low risk to the public which can be managed with conditions.
  • To enhance consumer confidence and protect the public interest, the Registrar placed the following conditions on Harpaljit Sandhu’s licence:
  1. Must successfully complete the salesperson certification course as required by the Authority.
  2. To stay employed with the one identified motor dealer. He may not switch employers without the prior approval of the Authority.
  3. Not to hold a management position without the prior approval of the Authority.
  4. Not to work unsupervised at the motor dealer without prior approval of the Authority.
  5. To report any violation of the conditions of his statutory release immediately.
  6. Mr. Sandhu’s employment, licence and its conditions are to be reviewed every three months for one year. After one year, Mr. Sandhu may request any conditions be removed.

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