P.R. Laws tit. 9, § 5017
The Secretary, upon written notice to the applicant, stating the reason, shall refuse the registration of the motor vehicles, trailers or semi-trailers in the registry or the renewal of the permanent or provisional licenses thereof, in the following cases:
(a) When said registration or renewal would be in violation of the provisions of this chapter, fiscal laws, or the public service laws and their regulations.
(b) When the information furnished in the registration or renewal is false, fraudulent, or insufficient, or the requirements established in this chapter for the registration of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers have not been complied with.
(c) Whenever the regular or provisional registration or renewal fees of the motor vehicles or trailers have not been paid.
(d) Whenever, in the judgment of the Secretary, the mechanical condition of the motor vehicle or trailer would constitute a threat to public safety as provided by the regulations to such effects.
(e) Whenever the Secretary has reasonable grounds to believe that the motor vehicle of trailer has been stolen or acquired illegally, or altered, or that the granting of the registration or renewal would constitute a fraud against another person who could have a valid right, interest, or lien on said vehicle.
History —Jan. 7, 2000, No. 22, § 2.16; June 3, 2004, No. 132, § 2; Aug. 19, 2005, No. 57, § 2.