Code of Vermont Rules
Agency 14 - AGENCY OF TRANSPORTATION
Sub-Agency 050 - MOTOR VEHICLES DEPARTMENT
Chapter 047 - SUSPENSION FOR FAILURE TO PAY PENALTY; MINOR'S POSSESSION OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS
Section 14 050 047 - SUSPENSION FOR FAILURE TO PAY PENALTY; MINOR'S POSSESSION OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS

Universal Citation: VT Code of Rules 14 050 047
Current through August, 2024

Suspension of License/Delay of Licensing; Failure to pay Penalty for Minor's Possession of Tobacco Products, pursuant to 7 V.S.A. § 1005.

As authorized by Act #58, 1997 Session, effective 7/1/97, the following criteria has been developed for suspensions issued by this Department upon notification by the Vermont Traffic and Municipal Bureau that a person under the age of eighteen has failed to pay a penalty for possession of tobacco products.

For a first offense the learner permit or license shall be suspended until compliance is received from the Bureau.

For a first offense by a person under age 15, initial licensing of that person shall be delayed until compliance is received from the Bureau.

For a first offense by a person 15 years of age and older, where no learner permit or license has been issued, initial licensing shall be delayed until compliance is received from the Bureau.

For a second or subsequent offense the learner permit or license shall be suspended for 90 days and until compliance is received from the Bureau.

For a second or subsequent offense by a person under age 15, initial licensing of that person shall be delayed for one year and until compliance is received from the Bureau. This action shall become effective with 15 days notice or upon the person's 15 birthday, whichever affords greater lead time.

For a second or subsequent offense by a person 15 years of age and older, where no learner permit or license has been issued, initial licensing shall be delayed for one year and until compliance is received from the Bureau.

Unless otherwise specified, the suspensions will become effective with 15 days notice.

Statutory Authority: 7 V.S.A. § 1005(a)

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