Section 8101 Of Article 5. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Program From California Vehicle Code >> Division 3. >> Chapter 4. >> Article 5.

. In addition to the reasons specified in Section 4750 or 4751, the department shall refuse an application for apportioned registration for the following grounds:
  (a) The applicant has failed to furnish the department with information required in the application under Section 8100.
  (b) The person responsible for the safety of the vehicle or fleet is prohibited from operating in interstate commerce by a federal agency.