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Auto-dealership license disputes surface as inspector reports and eviction loom
Summary
Public speakers and an attorney told the Lawrence Licensing Board that an inspector was absent, an environmental finding was disputed, and a landlord is pursuing eviction that could transfer a used‑car license. The board said it needed reports and court outcomes before acting.
Several public participants and an attorney told the Lawrence Licensing Board on Jan. 7 that disputes over ownership and alleged inspection findings could affect existing used‑car licenses.
Rajil Farah told the board he was told the city had no available secondhand class‑2 dealership licenses and that an inspector — who staff said was on vacation — had reported an environmental concern at his site. "You're accusing that the place has an environmental problem when there is no environmental problem," Farah said, disputing the staff summary of a report he had not seen.
Board members and staff repeatedly told Farah they could…
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