Alpha Auto Sales, Inc. v. Department of State, Bureau of Professional & Occupational Affairs

OPINION OF THE COURT

PAPADAKOS, Justice.

This is an appeal from an opinion and order of the Commonwealth Court which reversed an order of Appellant, The Pennsylvania State Board of Vehicle Manufacturers, Dealers and Salespersons (the “Board”), which had assessed a $4,500.00 civil penalty against Appellee, Alpha Auto Sales, Inc. (“Alpha”), and had suspended its used car dealer’s license for ninety days.

Appellant Board is an administrative board charged with enforcing the Board of Vehicles Act, Act of December 22, 1983, P.L. 306, as amended, 63 P.S. §§ 818.1-818.28. Its duties include imposing…