(1) Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, as used in this chapter, "conviction" means:

     (a) A final conviction in a state or municipal court;

     (b) A failure to appear at a hearing to contest an infraction or criminal citation; or

     (c) An unvacated forfeiture of bail paid as a final disposition for an offense.

     (2) A plea of guilty, or a finding of guilt for a violation of this title or rule of the commission or director constitutes a conviction regardless of whether the imposition of sentence is deferred or the penalty is suspended.

[2009 c 333 § 1; 1998 c 190 § 6.]