R714-158-11. Grounds for the Denial, Suspension, or Revocation of Station Permit or Inspector Certificate

  (1) An applicant or licensee may be denied, suspended, or revoked for any of the following reasons:

  (a) a violation of any Utah state or federal safety inspection law, rule or regulation;

  (b) providing any false or misleading information during:

  (i) the application or renewal process for a permit or certificate;

  (ii) a division investigation or station visit; or

  (iii) an administrative hearing; or

  (c) conviction of a crime involving dishonesty, deception, or theft.

  (2) In determining whether denial, suspension or revocation of a permit or certificate is appropriate, the division shall consider the applicant or licensee's previous history with the safety inspection program.

  (3)(a) If an inspector is suspended, the inspector may not conduct safety inspections or represent him or herself to be an inspector.

  (b) If a permit holder is suspended, no one at the permit holder's station may conduct safety inspections or represent the station as a safety inspection station.

  (c) An applicant or licensee who is denied a certificate or permit may not be eligible to reapply for a period of 90 days from the date of denial.

  (d) A licensee whose certificate or permit is revoked shall not be eligible to reapply for another certificate or permit for a period of one year from the date of revocation.