38145.  The department shall refuse the identification or renewal or
transfer of identification of an off-highway motor vehicle subject
to identification upon any of the following grounds:
   (a) That the application contains any false or fraudulent
statement.
   (b) That the required fee has not been paid.



38150.  The department may refuse the identification or renewal or
transfer of identification of an off-highway motor vehicle subject to
identification in any of the following circumstances:
   (a) If the department is satisfied that the applicant is not
entitled thereto under this code.
   (b) If the applicant has failed to furnish the department with
information required in the application or reasonable additional
information required by the department.
   (c) If the department determines that the applicant has made or
permitted unlawful use of any identification certificate, certificate
of ownership, identification plates, or other identifying indicia.