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Texas Administrative Code › Title 43 - TRANSPORTATION › Part 15 - DENTON COUNTY TAX-ASSESSOR COLLECTOR › Chapter 430 - MOTOR VEHICLE TITLE SERVICES › Section 430.10 - Records/Reporting

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) MVTS
(1) Each licensed MVTS must inform DCTAC of a
				change to its primary physical and/or mailing address by submitting a written
				address change request form to the DCTAC. DCTAC shall update the address
				information upon receipt of such request.
(2) A licensed MVTS shall report a change to
				its principals, partners, owners, officers, or directors as provided in §
										430.14(b)(1) of
				this chapter (relating to Suspension).
(3) Each licensed MVTS must keep on file at
				its principal place of business:
(A) the
				original MVTS license and application (including all submitted documentation);
				and
(B) a copy of each license
				issued to a MVTSR runner for that MVTS, and of the application (including all
				submitted documentation) submitted by each such licensed MVTSR.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 43 - TRANSPORTATION › Part 15 - DENTON COUNTY TAX-ASSESSOR COLLECTOR › Chapter 430 - MOTOR VEHICLE TITLE SERVICES › Section 430.11 - License Fees

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) All license fees
				must be paid by business check on account in the applying (title service
				license ) or employing (title service runner license ) title service's name,
				unless the DCTAC in its sole discretion agrees to accept other forms of
				payment. Other forms of payment will not be considered accepted except as
				authorized in writing by the DCTAC.
(b) The fee for a motor vehicle title service
				license shall be $200 for the initial application and $200 for each annual
				renewal.
(c) The fee for a title
				service runner license shall be $50 for the initial application and $50 for
				each annual renewal.
(d) The fee
				for replacement of a license issued under §
									430.9(b) of this
				chapter (relating to License), lost title service license or title service
				runner license shall be $10.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 43 - TRANSPORTATION › Part 15 - DENTON COUNTY TAX-ASSESSOR COLLECTOR › Chapter 430 - MOTOR VEHICLE TITLE SERVICES › Section 430.12 - License Renewal

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) A license issued
				under these rules expires on the first anniversary of the date of issuance and
				may be renewed annually on or before the expiration date on payment of the
				required renewal fee.
(b) A person
				who is otherwise eligible to renew a license may renew an unexpired license by
				paying to the DCTAC before the expiration date of the license the required
				renewal fee. A person whose license has expired may not engage in activities
				that require a license until the license has been renewed.
(c) If a license has been expired for 90 days
				or less, the person/entity (as applicable), may renew the license by paying to
				the DCTAC 1-1/2 times the required renewal fee.
(d) If a license has been expired for longer
				than 90 days but less than one year, the person/entity (as applicable), may
				renew the license by paying to the DCTAC two times the required renewal
				fee.
(e) If a license has been
				expired for one year or longer, the person/entity (as applicable) may not renew
				the license. The person/entity may obtain a new license by complying with the
				requirements and procedures for obtaining an original license.
(f) Notwithstanding subsection (e) of this
				section, if a person/entity (as applicable) was licensed in this state, moved
				to another state, and has been doing business in the other state for the two
				years preceding application, the person/entity may renew an expired license.
				The person must pay to the DCTAC a fee that is equal to two times the required
				renewal fee for the license.
(g)
				Before the 30th day preceding the date on which a license expires, the DCTAC
				shall notify the license holder of the impending expiration. The notice must be
				in writing and sent to the license holder's last known address according to the
				records of the DCTAC.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 43 - TRANSPORTATION › Part 15 - DENTON COUNTY TAX-ASSESSOR COLLECTOR › Chapter 430 - MOTOR VEHICLE TITLE SERVICES › Section 430.13 - Denial or Revocation of License

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) Grounds for the
				denial (after completed application submission) or revocation of a license
				include, but are not limited to:
(1) past or
				present submission by licensee or any applicant for the license, of a license
				application or related document to the DCTAC that contains false information or
				that by its submission constitutes a misrepresentation of fact;
(2) the licensee or any applicant for the
				license has been convicted of any felony, any crime of moral turpitude, or
				deceptive business practice for which the sentence completion date is fewer
				than five years from the application date;
(3) licensee or any applicant for the license
				has been criminally or civilly sanctioned for the unauthorized practice of law
				by any government or quasi-government body with jurisdiction to do
				so;
(4) One or more than one of the
				affiants described in §
										430.7(a)(3) of
				this chapter (relating to Completion of Title Service Runner License
				Application) has withdrawn his/her affidavit or otherwise informed DCTAC that
				applicant is not employed and authorized to submit title documents on behalf of
				the title service identified in the application;
(5) disruptive, coercive, or aggressive
				behavior by a licensee or any applicant for the license at any DCTAC location
				that in the opinion of the DCTAC creates a security concern;
(6) any dishonest, fraudulent, or criminal
				activity by a licensee or any applicant for the license;
(7) failure to pay fines and/or fees
				identified in a suspension notice under §
										430.14(a) of this
				chapter (relating to Suspension) within 30 days of the suspension's effective
				date;
(8) submission of a motor
				vehicle title application to the DCTAC that contains false information that the
				submitting MVTS knew or should have known was false;
(9) runner presentation of motor vehicle
				title application documents that were not prepared and delivered to the runner
				for submission by a licensed title service;
(10) any violation of these Rules, Chapter
				520, Subchapter E of the Texas Transportation Code, Title 43 TAC Chapter 217,
				Subchapter A, or any other applicable law by a licensed MVTS or licensed
				MVTSR;
(11) runner presentation of
				a motor vehicle title application prepared and delivered to runner for
				submission by a licensed MVTS, if runner has, removed, added or otherwise
				altered the contents of the application as delivered by the MVTS to the runner
				for submission.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 43 - TRANSPORTATION › Part 15 - DENTON COUNTY TAX-ASSESSOR COLLECTOR › Chapter 430 - MOTOR VEHICLE TITLE SERVICES › Section 430.14 - Suspension

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) Suspension for
				unpaid fines/fees. The DCTAC may suspend a license if the licensee or any
				applicant for the license is delinquent in the payment of property taxes or
				criminal fines or fees owed to Denton County.
(1) Suspension notice. DCTAC shall send
				notice of suspension, which notice shall include a statement identifying the
				unpaid fines/fees, by certified mail. Notice of suspension of a Runner license
				under this section shall be sent to the most recent home address on file for
				licensee. Notice of a Title Service license suspension under this section shall
				be sent to the attention of "all" MVTS partners, owners, officers, directors,
				or principals (as applicable) at the most recent primary physical business
				address on file for licensee. Suspension shall become effective upon the date
				notice is sent. Failure to pay the fines/fees identified in the suspension
				notice within 30 days of the suspension date shall result in revocation of the
				license.
(2) A license suspended
				under subsection (a) of this section will be reinstated if, within 30 days of
				the suspension's effective date, licensee provides DCTAC with notice that
				includes a certified copy of the Denton County invoice showing that the
				fines/fees identified in the suspension notice have been paid in full. Licensee
				may deliver such notice in writing by certified mail, return receipt requested,
				in which case notice will be considered received by DCTAC on the date the
				return is signed. Licensee may deliver such notice in person by presenting a
				certified copy of the paid invoice at a DCTAC location, in which case notice
				shall be considered received when the DCTAC issues licensee a copy of the
				file-stamped invoice submitted. If DCTAC becomes aware that, within 30 days of
				suspension, the fee/fines identified in the suspension notice were paid in
				full, the DCTAC is not required but may elect to reinstate the suspended
				license without notice from licensee.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 43 - TRANSPORTATION › Part 15 - DENTON COUNTY TAX-ASSESSOR COLLECTOR › Chapter 430 - MOTOR VEHICLE TITLE SERVICES › Section 430.15 - Appeals

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) An
				applicant/licensee may appeal the denial/revocation of a license by filing a
				written appeal request with the DCTAC within 30 days of the date notice is sent
				under §
									430.13(b) of this
				chapter (relating to Denial or Revocation of License). Any
				information/documentation in support of such appeal must be submitted with the
				appeal request.
(b) The DCTAC
				Officeholder shall appoint a Review Board consisting of five members. At least
				one member of the Review Board shall be a law enforcement officer. The DCTAC
				Officeholder may appoint one or more DCTAC employees to serve on the Board.
				Provided at least one law enforcement officer is in attendance, appeals shall
				be reviewed at a meeting of at least three members of the Board. Such meetings
				shall be held periodically as determined by the DCTAC Officeholder.
(c) Timely filed appeals will be scheduled
				for review at the next Review Board meeting, which meeting shall take place no
				less than sixty (60) days following the filing of the appeal. An
				applicant/licensee whose appeal is under review may attend the meeting and, at
				the Board's discretion, provide testimony in support of the appeal. The Board
				also has discretion to consider documentation not timely provided under
				subsection (a) of this section.
(d)
				Recommendation. The law enforcement officer in attendance shall preside over
				the meeting and determine when each appeal has been sufficiently considered,
				discussed and reviewed by the members in attendance. Following such
				determination, each member in attendance shall state and briefly describe the
				reasons for his/her opinion as to whether the action appealed should be
				sustained. Thereafter, the presiding law enforcement officer shall
				independently make a written recommendation to the DCTAC Officeholder. The
				written recommendation shall be signed by the presiding officer and shall
				identify which, if any, of the other members in attendance did not agree with
				it.
(e) Within (15) days of
				receiving the presiding officer's written recommendation, the DCTAC
				Officeholder shall make a final determination on the appeal. The DCTAC
				Officeholder shall consider the presiding officer's recommendation before
				making the final determination.
(f)
				The DCTAC shall send notice of its final determination to the
				applicant(s)/licensee by certified mail as follows:
(1) License denial - to each applicant at the
				home address listed on his/her application form.
(2) Runner License revocation - to the most
				recent home address on file.
(3)
				Title Service License revocation - to the attention of all partners, owners,
				officers, directors, or principals (as applicable) at the most recent primary
				physical business address on file.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 43 - TRANSPORTATION › Part 15 - DENTON COUNTY TAX-ASSESSOR COLLECTOR › Chapter 430 - MOTOR VEHICLE TITLE SERVICES › Section 430.16 - Amendment of Rules

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
The DCTAC Officeholder may amend these rules in his/her sole
				  discretion and as deemed necessary at any time.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 43 - TRANSPORTATION › Part 16 - WILLIAMSON COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR › Chapter 435 - MOTOR VEHICLE TITLE SERVICES › Section 435.1 - Definitions

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) "Application." Except where otherwise
				expressly stated, the term "Application" includes all documentation submitted
				with a Motor Vehicle Title Service Application Form or Motor Vehicle Title
				Service Runner Application Form.
(b) "Motor vehicle" has the meaning assigned
				by Texas Transportation Code §
									501.002.
(c) "Motor vehicle title service" or "MVTS"
				means any person or entity that for compensation directly or indirectly assists
				other persons in obtaining title documents, in either written or electronic
				form, by submitting, transmitting, or sending applications for title documents
				to the appropriate government agencies.
(d) "Title documents" means motor vehicle
				title applications, motor vehicle registration renewal applications, motor
				vehicle mechanic's lien title applications, motor vehicle storage lien title
				applications, motor vehicle temporary registration permits, motor vehicle title
				application transfers occasioned by the death of the title holder, motor
				vehicle inquiries, license plate and/or sticker replacement or any other motor
				vehicle related transaction.
(e)
				"Title service runner," "Runner" or "MVTSR" means any person employed by a
				licensed motor vehicle title service to submit or present title documents to
				the Williamson County Tax Assessor-Collector on behalf of that licensed motor
				vehicle title service.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 43 - TRANSPORTATION › Part 16 - WILLIAMSON COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR › Chapter 435 - MOTOR VEHICLE TITLE SERVICES › Section 435.2 - License Required

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) License
				No./Effective Date. Each license granted will be assigned a number. The
				effective date of issuance is the date upon which notice is sent under §
				435.8(c) of this chapter (relating to Application Review/Applicant Background
				Check/Applicant Interview).
(b)
				Original. Each licensee shall be issued one original license.
(c) A title service shall process all work at
				the Williamson County Main St. office for the first ninety days of the license
				period, after which the title service may process work at any Williamson County
				Tax Assessor-Collector location. A title service whose license is renewed under
				§435.12(a) - (d) of this chapter (relating to License Renewal) may, upon
				the commencement of the renewal period, process work at any Williamson County
				Tax Assessor-Collector location.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 43 - TRANSPORTATION › Part 16 - WILLIAMSON COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR › Chapter 435 - MOTOR VEHICLE TITLE SERVICES › Section 435.3 - Eligible Applicants

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
A person may not apply for a Motor Vehicle Title Service
				  License or Motor Vehicle Title Service Runner License unless the person
				  is:
(1) at least 18 years of age on
				the date the application is submitted; and
(2) authorized to handle financial
				transactions whether representing himself/herself or another.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 43 - TRANSPORTATION › Part 16 - WILLIAMSON COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR › Chapter 435 - MOTOR VEHICLE TITLE SERVICES › Section 435.5 - Submission of Application

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
Each Applicant must submit his/her completed application
				  form, including all required documentation, in person to the Tax
				  Assessor-Collector or the Tax Assessor-Collector's designated representative.
				  The Tax Assessor-Collector or the Tax Assessor-Collector's designated
				  representative will accept the completed Application provided Applicant:
(1) presents a valid Texas driver's license
				and a valid Social Security Card or, if applicable, a U.S.-issued alien
				identification card issued by the Department of Homeland Security, and permits
				the Tax Assessor-Collector or Tax Assessor-Collector's designated
				representative to make a copy of both; and
(2) pays the Application fee.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 43 - TRANSPORTATION › Part 16 - WILLIAMSON COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR › Chapter 435 - MOTOR VEHICLE TITLE SERVICES › Section 435.6 - Completion of Motor Vehicle Title Service Application

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) A Motor Vehicle Title Service ("MVTS")
				License Application will not be considered complete under § 435.5 of this
				chapter (relating to Submission of Application) unless all applicable
				information identified on the Title Service License Application form ("TSLA
				Form") has been provided, all required documentation has been attached, and the
				Applicant identified on the TSLA Form has executed the Applicant Affidavit
				section of the Form as described in subsection (c) of this section. If
				Applicant Business is a partnership, each partner must submit a separate
				application. If Applicant Business is a corporation, each officer and director
				must submit a separate application and identify the state of incorporation on
				that application.
(b) The following
				documents must be submitted with and attached to the signed and completed TSLA
				Form:
(1) a copy of Applicant's valid Texas
				driver's license and valid Social Security Card, or if applicable, a
				U.S.-issued alien identification card by the Department of Homeland
				Security;
(2) an original or
				certified copy of:
(A) if Applicant Business
				is a DBA, each applicable Assumed Name Certificate;
(B) if Applicant Business is a corporation,
				the applicable Articles of Incorporation; or
(C) if Applicant Business is a partnership,
				the applicable Partnership Agreement; and
(3) all forms required by the Williamson
				County Tax Assessor-Collector, signed and completed as required by the
				Williamson County Tax Assessor-Collector.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 43 - TRANSPORTATION › Part 16 - WILLIAMSON COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR › Chapter 435 - MOTOR VEHICLE TITLE SERVICES › Section 435.7 - Completion of Title Service License Runner Application

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) A Motor Vehicle Title Service Runner
				License Application will not be considered complete under § 435.5 of this
				chapter (relating to Submission of Application) unless all applicable
				information identified on the Title Service Runner License Application form
				("TSRA Form") has been provided, all required documentation has been attached,
				and the Applicant identified on the TSRA Form has executed the Applicant
				Affidavit section of the Form as described in subsection (c) of this section.
				The following documents must be submitted with and attached to the signed and
				completed TSRA Form:
(1) a copy of
				Applicant's valid Texas driver's license and valid Social Security Card, or if
				applicable, a U.S.-issued alien identification card by the Department of
				Homeland Security;
(2) all forms
				required by the Williamson County Tax Assessor-Collector, signed and completed
				as required by the Williamson County Tax Assessor-Collector; and
(3) sworn affidavits of each owner, partner,
				officer or director of the Licensed Title Service identified on the TSRA form,
				stating that the Licensed Title Service (which must be identified specifically
				in the statement by name and License No.) employs Applicant and authorizes
				him/her to submit or present title documents to the Williamson County Tax
				Assessor-Collector on its behalf.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 43 - TRANSPORTATION › Part 16 - WILLIAMSON COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR › Chapter 435 - MOTOR VEHICLE TITLE SERVICES › Section 435.8 - Application Review/Applicant Background Check/Applicant Interview

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) After acceptance of a completed
				application, the Williamson County Tax Assessor-Collector will conduct an
				initial review of the Application. If information known to or obtained by the
				Williamson County Tax Assessor-Collector conflicts or appears to conflict with
				information supplied in the Application, the Williamson County Tax
				Assessor-Collector may ask the Applicant to provide additional clarifying or
				verifying information.
(b)
				Following initial application review under subsection (a) of this section, the
				Williamson County Tax Assessor-Collector will conduct the Applicant Background
				check. Upon completion of this process, interviews for eligible Applicants may
				be scheduled according to Williamson County Tax Assessor-Collector office
				needs/staff availability. Applicants are responsible for reserving open
				interview slots, which will be assigned by the Williamson County Tax
				Assessor-Collector on a first-come, first-served basis. No license may issue
				unless each person required to apply for the requested license has completed
				the interview process if requested by the Williamson County Tax
				Assessor-Collector. During the interview process, the Williamson County Tax
				Assessor-Collector may question Applicant and request additional documentation
				for the purpose of establishing Applicant's business reputation and
				character.
(c) Applicants will be
				notified of the outcome of an application within 30 days of receiving the
				application or the date the interview process is completed should one be
				required. Such notice will be sent by certified mail:
(1) to Runner License Applicants at the home
				address listed on the Application; and
(2) to Title Service License Applicants at
				the business mailing address listed on the Application.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 43 - TRANSPORTATION › Part 16 - WILLIAMSON COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR › Chapter 435 - MOTOR VEHICLE TITLE SERVICES › Section 435.9 - License

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) License No./Effective Date. Each license
				granted will be assigned a number. The effective date of issuance is the date
				upon which notice is sent under § 435.8(c) of this chapter (relating to
				Application Review/Applicant Background Check/Applicant Interview).
(b) Original. Each licensee shall be issued
				one original license.
(c) A title
				service and/or runner shall process all work at the Georgetown Main office for
				the first ninety days of the license period, after which the title service may
				process work at any Williamson County Tax Assessor-Collector location. A title
				service whose license is renewed under §435.12(a) - (d) of this chapter
				(relating to License Renewal) may, upon the commencement of the renewal period,
				process work at any Williamson County Tax Assessor-Collector
				location.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 43 - TRANSPORTATION › Part 16 - WILLIAMSON COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR › Chapter 435 - MOTOR VEHICLE TITLE SERVICES › Section 435.10 - Records and Reporting

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) MVTS.
(1) Each licensed MVTS must inform the
				Williamson County Tax Assessor-Collector of a change to its primary physical
				and/or mailing address by submitting a written address change request form to
				the Williamson County Tax Assessor-Collector. The Williamson County Tax
				Assessor-Collector shall update the address information upon receipt of such
				request.
(2) A licensed MVTS shall
				report a change to its principals, partners, owners, officers, or directors as
				provided in § 435.14(b)(l) of this chapter (relating to
				Suspension).
(3) Each licensed MVTS
				must keep on file at its principal place of business:
(A) the original MVTS license and Application
				(including all submitted documentation); and
(B) a copy of each license issued to a Runner
				for that MVTS, and of the Application (including all submitted documentation)
				submitted by each such licensed runner.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 43 - TRANSPORTATION › Part 16 - WILLIAMSON COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR › Chapter 435 - MOTOR VEHICLE TITLE SERVICES › Section 435.11 - License Fees

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) All License
				fees must be paid by business check on account in the applying (Title Service
				License) or employing (Title Service Runner License) Title Service's name,
				unless the Williamson County Tax Assessor-Collector in its sole discretion
				agrees to accept other forms of payment. Other forms of payment will not be
				accepted except as authorized in writing by the Williamson County Tax
				Assessor-Collector.
(b) The fee for
				a motor vehicle title service license shall be $300 for the initial application
				and $300 for each annual renewal.
(c) The fee for a title service runner
				license shall be $100 for the initial application and $100 for each annual
				renewal.
(d) The fee for
				replacement of a license issued under § 435.9(b) of this chapter (relating
				to License), lost title service license, or title runner license shall be
				$20.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 43 - TRANSPORTATION › Part 16 - WILLIAMSON COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR › Chapter 435 - MOTOR VEHICLE TITLE SERVICES › Section 435.12 - License Renewal

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) A license
				issued under these rules expires on the first anniversary of the date of
				issuance and may be renewed annually on or before the expiration date on
				payment of the required renewal fee.
(b) A person who is otherwise eligible to
				renew a license may renew an unexpired license by paying to the Williamson
				County Tax Assessor-Collector before the expiration date of the license the
				required renewal fee. A person whose license has expired may not engage in
				activities that require a license until the license has been renewed.
(c) If a license has been expired for 90 days
				or less, the person/entity (as applicable), may renew the license by paying to
				the Williamson County Tax Assessor-Collector 1-1/2 times the required renewal
				fee.
(d) If a license has been
				expired for longer than 90 days but less than one year, the person/entity (as
				applicable), may renew the license by paying to the Williamson County Tax
				Assessor-Collector two times the required renewal fee.
(e) If a license has been expired for one
				year or longer, the person/entity (as applicable) may not renew the license.
				The person/entity may obtain a new license by complying with the requirements
				and procedures for obtaining an original license.
(f) Notwithstanding subsection (e) of this
				section, if a person/entity (as applicable) was licensed in this state, moved
				to another state, and has been doing business in the other state for the two
				years preceding application, the person/entity may renew an expired license.
				The person must pay to the Williamson County Tax Assessor-Collector a fee that
				is equal to two times the required renewal fee for the license.
(g) Before the 30th day preceding the date on
				which a license expires, the Williamson County Tax Assessor-Collector shall
				notify the license holder of the impending expiration. The notice must be in
				writing and sent to the license holder's last known address according to the
				records of the Williamson County Tax Assessor-Collector.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 43 - TRANSPORTATION › Part 16 - WILLIAMSON COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR › Chapter 435 - MOTOR VEHICLE TITLE SERVICES › Section 435.13 - Denial or Revocation of License

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a)
				Grounds for the denial (after completed Application submission) or revocation
				of a license include, but are not limited to:
(1) past or present submission by licensee or
				any applicant for the license, of a license application or related document to
				the Williamson County Tax Assessor-Collector that contains false information or
				that by its submission constitutes a misrepresentation of fact;
(2) the licensee or any applicant for the
				license has been convicted of any felony, any crime of moral turpitude, or
				deceptive business practice for which the sentence completion date is fewer
				than five years from the application date;
(3) the licensee or any applicant for the
				license has been criminally or civilly sanctioned for the unauthorized practice
				of law by any government or quasi-government body with jurisdiction to do
				so;
(4) one or more than one of the
				affiants described in § 435.7(a)(3) of this chapter (relating to
				Completion of Title Service Runner License Application) has withdrawn his/her
				affidavit or otherwise informed the Williamson County Tax Assessor-Collector
				that Applicant is not employed and authorized to submit title documents on
				behalf of the title service identified in the application;
(5) disruptive or aggressive behavior by a
				licensee or any applicant for the license at any Williamson County Tax
				Assessor-Collector location that in the opinion of the Williamson County Tax
				Assessor-Collector creates a security concern;
(6) any dishonest, fraudulent, or criminal
				activity by a licensee or any applicant for the license; and/or
(7) failure to pay fines and/or fees
				identified in a suspension notice under § 435.14(a) of this chapter
				(relating to Suspension) within 30 days of the suspension's effective
				date.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 43 - TRANSPORTATION › Part 16 - WILLIAMSON COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR › Chapter 435 - MOTOR VEHICLE TITLE SERVICES › Section 435.14 - Suspension

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) Suspension for unpaid fines/fees. The
				Williamson County Tax Assessor-Collector may suspend a license if the licensee
				or any applicant for the license is delinquent in the payment of criminal fines
				or fees owed to Williamson County.
(1)
				Suspension notice. The Williamson County Tax Assessor-Collector shall send
				notice of suspension, which shall include a statement identifying the unpaid
				fines/fees, by certified mail. Notice of suspension of a Runner license under
				this section shall be sent to the most recent home address on file for the
				licensee. Notice of a Title Service license suspension under this section shall
				be sent to the attention of "all" MVTS partners, owners, officers, directors,
				or principals (as applicable) at the most recent primary physical business
				address on file for the licensee. Suspension shall become effective upon the
				date notice is sent. Failure to pay the fines/fees identified in the suspension
				notice within 30 days of the suspension date shall result in revocation of the
				license.
(2) A license suspended
				under this subsection will be reinstated if, within 30 days of the suspension's
				effective date, the licensee provides the Williamson County Tax
				Assessor-Collector with notice that includes a certified copy of the Williamson
				County invoice showing that the fines/fees identified in the suspension notice
				have been paid in full. The licensee may deliver such notice in writing by
				certified mail, return receipt requested, in which case notice will be
				considered received by the Williamson County Tax Assessor-Collector on the date
				the return is signed. The licensee may deliver such notice in person by
				presenting a certified copy of the paid invoice at a Williamson County Tax
				Assessor-Collector location, in which case notice shall be considered received
				when the Williamson County Tax Assessor-Collector issues the licensee a copy of
				the file-stamped invoice submitted. If the Williamson County Tax
				Assessor-Collector becomes aware that, within 30 days of suspension, the
				fines/fees identified in the suspension notice were paid in full, the
				Williamson County Tax Assessor-Collector is not required but may elect to
				reinstate the suspended license without notice from the licensee.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 43 - TRANSPORTATION › Part 16 - WILLIAMSON COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR › Chapter 435 - MOTOR VEHICLE TITLE SERVICES › Section 435.16 - Amendment of Rules

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
The Williamson County Tax Assessor-Collector may amend these
				  rules in his/her sole discretion and as deemed necessary at any
				  time.
Code of Vermont Rules › Agency 01 - GOVERNOR › Sub-Agency 090 - GOVERNOR'S COMMISSION ON WOMEN › Chapter 001 - SPOUSE ABUSE PROGRAM GRANTS › Section 01 090 001 - SPOUSE ABUSE PROGRAM GRANTS

Current through June, 2024
Section 1 Introduction
These procedures apply to the Governor's Commission on the
				Status of Women's responsibility for administering awards to spouse abuse
				programs,
				3 V.S.A. §
											18.
Section 2 Procedures for Application
(A) Who may apply
Any local agency or organization established for the purpose of
				providing shelter, protection or other support to battered or abused spouses,
				and who meet the following criteria:
1) is governed by a board of
			 directors
2) has a designated
			 fiscal officer
3) is capable of and
			 is willing to comply with such reporting requirements on the use of grantfunds
			 as the Governor's Commission on the Status of Women may require.
Code of Vermont Rules › Agency 01 - GOVERNOR › Sub-Agency 130 - STATE LOTTERY COMMISSION › Chapter 002 - POWERBALL RULES › Section 01 130 002 - POWERBALL RULES

Current through June, 2024
Part I ADMINISTRATION
Section 1.0 Purpose
These rules establish the procedures and requirements for
				operating and playing Powerball, a lotto game run by the Multi-State Lottery
				Association (hereinafter referred to as "MUSL"), of which the Vermont State
				Lottery is a member. Generally, the Powerball game shall be operated in
				accordance with any agreement between the State of Vermont and MUSL, the
				Constitution, the By-Laws of the Multi-State Lottery Association, the
				Multi-State Lottery Association Rules and applicable Vermont
				law.
Code of Vermont Rules › Agency 01 - GOVERNOR › Sub-Agency 130 - STATE LOTTERY COMMISSION › Chapter 003 - HOT LOTTO RULES › Section 01 130 003 - HOT LOTTO RULES

Current through June, 2024
Part I ADMINISTRATION
Section 1.0 Introduction
These rules establish the procedures and requirements for
				operating and playing Hot Lotto, a lotto game run by the Multi-State Lottery
				Association (hereinafter referred to as "MUSL"), of which the Vermont Lottery
				is a member. Generally, the Hot Lotto game shall be operated in accordance with
				any agreement between the State of Vermont and MUSL, the Constitution, the
				By-Laws of the Multi-State Lottery Association, the Multi-State Lottery
				Association Rules and applicable Vermont law.
Code of Vermont Rules › Agency 01 - GOVERNOR › Sub-Agency 130 - STATE LOTTERY COMMISSION › Chapter 004 - MEGA MILLIONS › Section 01 130 004 - MEGA MILLIONS

Current through June, 2024
Part I ADMINISTRATION
Section 1.0 Purpose
These rules establish the procedures and requirements for
				operating and playing Mega Millions, a lotto game run by the Mega Millions
				Lotteries including the Multi- State Lottery Association (hereinafter referred
				to as "MUSL"), of which the Vermont State Lottery is a member. Generally, the
				Mega Millions game shall be operated in accordance with any agreement between
				the State of Vermont and MUSL, the Constitution, the By-Laws of the Multi-State
				Lottery Association, the Multi- State Lottery Association Rules and applicable
				Vermont law.
Code of Vermont Rules › Agency 01 - GOVERNOR › Sub-Agency 130 - STATE LOTTERY COMMISSION › Chapter 005 - LUCKY FOR LIFE RULES › Section 01 130 005 - LUCKY FOR LIFE RULES

Current through June, 2024
Part I ADMINISTRATION
Section 1.0 Purpose
These rules establish the procedures and requirements for
				operating and playing Lucky for Life, a New England regional lotto game offered
				by the Connecticut Lottery Corporation, the Maine State Liquor & Lottery
				Commission, the Massachusetts State Lottery Commission, the New Hampshire
				Lottery Commission, the Rhode Island Division of State Lottery and the Vermont
				Lottery Commission (hereinafter "Lottery"; hereinafter with the other above
				described lotteries, "Party Lotteries"). The Party Lotteries have formally
				agreed to jointly establish and operate the Lucky for Life game pursuant to the
				Lucky for Life Regional Game Agreement and such other related procedures agreed
				to by the Party Lotteries. The Lucky for Life game shall be established and
				operated in Vermont pursuant to these Rules and in a manner consistent with
				Vermont law
Code of Vermont Rules › Agency 03 - OFFICE OF THE STATE TREASURER › Sub-Agency 000 - GENERAL › Chapter 001 - COPYRIGHTED COMPOSITIONS › Section 03 000 001 - COPYRIGHTED COMPOSITIONS

Current through June, 2024
Section 1   Definitions
For purposes of Chapter 207 of Title 32 ("this Chapter"):
(a)   "Person" shall include an individual, partnership, society, association, joint stock company, corporation, public corporation or public authority, estate, receiver, trustee, assignee, referee, and any other person acting in a fiduciary or representative capacity, whether appointed by a Court or otherwise, and any combination of the foregoing.
(b)   "State Treasurer" shall include the State Treasurer, or any officer, employee, designee or agent, including employees of other State departments or agencies temporarily assigned to the State Treasurer.
(c)   "Tax" shall include the liability for all amounts determined to be owing the State of Vermont under this chapter.
Code of Vermont Rules › Agency 03 - OFFICE OF THE STATE TREASURER › Sub-Agency 000 - GENERAL › Chapter 002 - VERMONT PENSION INVESTMENT COMMITTEE (VPIC) STANDARDS OF CONDUCT › Section 03 000 002 - VERMONT PENSION INVESTMENT COMMITTEE (VPIC) STANDARDS OF CONDUCT

Current through June, 2024
Section 1   Statement of Purpose
A.   The VPIC is responsible for the investment of the assets of the State Teachers' Retirement System of Vermont, the Vermont State Employees' Retirement System, and the Vermont Municipal Employees' Retirement System pursuant to   3 V.S.A. §
											472,  16 V.S.A.   § 1943, and  24 V.S.A.   § 5063. The VPIC is obligated to strive to maximize total return on investment, within acceptable levels of risk for public retirement systems, in accordance with the standards of care established by the prudent investor rule under   14A V.S.A. §
											902.
B.   VPIC Members must maintain high ethical and moral standards both professionally and personally in order to maintain and promote public confidence in the integrity of the decisions of the VPIC relating to investment of the Retirement Systems' assets. The ability to carry out these responsibilities may be impaired whenever a real or apparent conflict of interest exists between the private interest of a VPIC Member and his or her official responsibilities.
C.   In recognition and consideration of their responsibilities and obligations as VPIC members and to further the goal of protection of the Retirement Systems' members, beneficiaries, Trustees and employees from the damage that could result from real or apparent conflicts of interest, the following Standards of Conduct are hereby adopted to assist and guide VPIC Members and employees in the exercise of professional and moral judgment.
D.   This regulation is intended to implement the standards of conduct provisions of   3 V.S.A. §
											472(d);   16 V.S.A. §
											1943(d); and   24 V.S.A. §
											5063(e).
Code of Vermont Rules › Agency 03 - OFFICE OF THE STATE TREASURER › Sub-Agency 030 - STATE TEACHER'S RETIREMENT SYSTEM › Chapter 003 - REGULATION 2000-2, ELECTION OF ACTIVE TEACHERS TO THE VERMONT STATE TEACHERS' RETIREMENT BOARD › Section 03 030 003 - REGULATION 2000-2, ELECTION OF ACTIVE TEACHERS TO THE VERMONT STATE TEACHERS' RETIREMENT BOARD

Current through June, 2024
Section 1   Purpose
This Regulation is intended to provide rules for the election of active teachers to the Vermont State Teachers' Retirement Board in compliance with Title 16, Chapter 55,   Section 1942.
Section 2   Authority
This Regulation is promulgated pursuant to Title 16, Chapter 55,   Section 1942(b)(4).
Section 3   Notice
A.   At least four months prior to the expiration of the term of a trustee elected by members of the system a notice shall be prepared and distributed by the Executive Secretary of the Board. The notice shall be mailed to each member who is eligible to vote.
B.   The notice shall:
1.   Advise the member of the election;
2.   State the position and term to be filled;
3.   Notify the member that the nominating petition of a member for the position of trustee must include a statement presenting the qualifications of the member for the position of Trustee, and that this statement must be signed by at least twenty-five (25) members of the system. The Retirement Office shall make forms for this purpose available to members. These forms will be available from the Retirement Office upon request.
4.   Include any other information regarding a particular election as specified by the Board of Trustees.
Code of Vermont Rules › Agency 03 - OFFICE OF THE STATE TREASURER › Sub-Agency 030 - STATE TEACHER'S RETIREMENT SYSTEM › Chapter 004 - REGULATION 2001-01, STANDARDS OF CONDUCT (STATE TEACHERS' RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF VERMONT, VERMONT STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM, AND VERMONT MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM › Section 03 030 004 - REGULATION 2001-01, STANDARDS OF CONDUCT (STATE TEACHERS' RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF VERMONT, VERMONT STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM, AND VERMONT MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM

Current through June, 2024
Section 1   STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
A.   The Boards of Trustees of the State Teachers' Retirement System of Vermont, the Vermont State Retirement System, and the Vermont Municipal Employees' Retirement System are entrusted with the investment of public pension funds of the retirement Systems and are obligated to safeguard the funds for the benefit of members and beneficiaries. The Trustees are obligated to administer the Systems efficiently and effectively in the interests of the plans' members and beneficiaries so as to avoid waste, mismanagement, abuse, and misuse of influence. The Trustees of these public pension Systems have a duty to administer and provide benefits in a responsible manner without causing an undue burden on their members or Vermont taxpayers.
B.   Trustees and employees of the Boards must maintain high ethical and moral standards both professionally and personally in order to maintain and promote public confidence in the integrity of the decisions of the Boards of Trustees relating to administration of the plans and investment of the Systems' assets. The ability to carry out these responsibilities may be impaired whenever a real or apparent conflict of interest exists between the private interest of a Trustee or Board employee and his or her official responsibilities.
C.   In recognition and consideration of their responsibilities and obligations as Trustees and to further the goal of protection of the Systems' members, beneficiaries, Trustees and employees from the damage that could result from real or apparent conflicts of interest, the following Standards of Conduct are hereby adopted to assist and guide Trustees and Board employees in the exercise of professional and moral judgment.
D.   This regulation is intended to implement the standards of conduct provisions of   3 V.S.A. §
											472(d);   16 V.S.A. §
											1943(d); and   24 V.S.A. §
											5063(e).
Code of Vermont Rules › Agency 04 - SECRETARY OF STATE › Sub-Agency 000 - GENERAL › Chapter 001 - RULE ON RULEMAKING › Section 04 000 001 - RULE ON RULEMAKING

Current through June, 2024
Section 1. Introduction.
This rule is required by
				  3 V.S.A.
				  §
											847(e) for the
				  effective administration of 3 V.S.A. Chapter 25. It applies to every agency of
state
government adopting rules under the Vermont Administrative
				  Procedures Act (APA). For a fuller understanding of the rulemaking process,
				  consult 3
				  V.S.A. §§
											801 -
				  849 and the rules of procedure of
				  the Legislative Committee on Administrative Rules (LCAR). For the purpose of
				  the Rule on Rulemaking, the filing of any new rule, amendment, or repeal of an
				  existing rule shall be described as a rule.
Section 2. Filings.
The APA requires agencies to make filings of every new,
				  amended, or repealed rule at least four times during the rule making
				  process.
2.1 Prefiling
The first filing is the Prefiling with the Interagency
				  Committee on Administrative Rules (ICAR). This begins the rulemaking
				  process.
2.2 Proposed
The second filing is the Proposed Rule with the Office of the
Secretary of State
. This begins the notice and public comment
				  period.
2.3 Final Proposed
The third filing is the Final Proposed Rule, which is filed
				  with the Office of the
Secretary of State
and LCAR. This signals
				  the end of the notice and public comment period.
2.4 Adopted Rule
After LCAR review, the fourth and last filing is the Adopted
				  Rule (filed with both the Office of the
Secretary of State
and
				  LCAR), which marks the beginning of the minimum 15-day period required by
				  3 V.S.A.
				  §
												845(d) for the
				  effective date of the rule.
All filings with the Office of the
Secretary of
				  State
shall arrive no later than 3:30 p.m. on the last day of the
				  scheduled workweek.
Code of Vermont Rules › Agency 04 - SECRETARY OF STATE › Sub-Agency 000 - GENERAL › Chapter 002 - UNIFORM SCHEDULE OF PUBLIC RECORD CHARGES FOR STATE AGENCIES › Section 04 000 002 - UNIFORM SCHEDULE OF PUBLIC RECORD CHARGES FOR STATE AGENCIES

Current through June, 2024
Pursuant to 1 VSA 316(d) and Acts 1996, No. 159 section 1, the
				following fees are established as the actual cost of providing a copy of a
				public record: *
(1) For staff time
			 involved in physically duplicating a record, $ .33 per minute after the first
			 30 minutes.
(2) For senior-level
			 staff time, and information technology specialists' time spent extracting data
			 from databases, or performing similar tasks necessary to comply with a request
			 to create a new public record, $ .57 per minute.
(3) For any other staff time for which cost
			 can be charged and collected under this section, $ .45 per minute.
(4) For photocopies, $ .05 per single-sided
			 page, $ .09 per double-sided page for pages up to 8.5 by 14 inches.
(5) For color photocopies, $ 1.00 per
			 single-sided page.
(6) For
			 computer-generated copies, $ .02 per page for pages up to 8.5 by 14
			 inches.
(7) For computer diskettes,
			 $ .28 each for 3.5-inch diskettes.
(8) For compact discs, $ .86 each for
			 write-once CD w/case, $ 2.31 each for re-writable CD w/case.
(9) For audio tapes, $ .81 each.
(10) For video tapes, $ 1.69 each.
(11) For DVD's, $ 2.00 each for write-once
			 DVD w/case, $ 4.00 each for re-writable DVD w/case.
* Note that there are fees for copies of public records that
				are established by statute that may override the fees established by this
				schedule.
				1 V.S.A. §
											316(d)