Refusal, suspension, or revocation of license

1. The director may refuse to issue, or may suspend or revoke a license in any case when the director finds the applicant or licensee has violated any of the provisions of North Dakota Century Code chapter 39-25 or the regulations prescribed herein. A suspended or revoked license must be returned to the director by the licensee within ten days of the action. 2. The license of a commercial driver training school or instructor may be revoked, suspended, issuance refused, or a renewal refused under any of the following conditions: a. Whenever the person commits fraud or engages in fraudulent practice with reference to the person's license application. b. Whenever the commercial driver training school or instructor induces or countenances fraud or fraudulent practice on the part of any applicant for a driver license or instruction permit. c. When a commercial driver training school or an instructor advertises or implies that a driver license is guaranteed upon completion of the course of instruction. d. When instruction is given to a person who does not have a valid permit or driver license in their possession. e. When a certificate of enrollment or completion is signed by an authorized school operator or instructor and information on the certificate is false. f. When the person is convicted of a violation of a criminal law or traffic law, or both, including driving a motor vehicle while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or narcotic drugs, leaving the scene of an accident, careless driving, or reckless driving. g. When there is evidence that intoxicating beverages were present or consumed on the school premises or in its training vehicles. h. When a student is overcharged or encouraged to continue indefinite instructions beyond the point where the student is capable of passing the driver license examination, or both. 3. Any applicant or licensee who has been refused issuance or renewal of a license or whose license is subject to suspension or revocation is entitled to a hearing before the director as provided in North Dakota Century Code chapter 28-32.