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Registrar's Decision

Registrar’s Decision 19-04-003

File Number: 19-04-003

In the matter of Motor Dealer Act R.S.B.C. 1996 C.316
and Business Practices and Consumer Protection Act, S,B.C. 2004

Complainant: Vehicle Sales Authority of BC

Licensee/Unlicensed person:
Imad Abdullah Rashid c.o.b. as Imad Rashid (Unlicensed)

Issues:

  • The Authority requested a hearing, based upon allegations and evidence that Imad Abdullah Rashid c.o.b. as Imad Rashid (“Rashid”) had been engaged in selling numerous motor vehicles without being registered as a motor dealer (“curbing”). The Authority also alleged Rashid did not make declarations as required by the legislation, which is also deemed to be deceptive acts or practices.
  • Rashid failed to respond to the Authority’s allegations and evidence that he had been curbing.

Outcome:

  • The Registrar found that Rashid had been engaged in the sale of motor vehicles without being registered as a motor dealer.
  • The Registrar found Rashid committed deceptive acts or practices by failing to make required disclosures.
  • The Registrar imposed an Administrative Penalty of $35,000.
  • The Registrar found that the Authority was entitled to recover its investigative costs and invited submissions as to the amount of those costs.

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