§1762. Official inspection stations
1. Licensing of official inspection stations. The Chief of the State Police may license garages as official inspection stations.
[PL 2007, c. 348, §8 (AMD).]
2. Requirements.
[PL 2007, c. 348, §9 (RP).]
2-A. Requirements. To qualify as an official inspection station, a garage must comply with rules adopted by the Chief of the State Police.
[PL 2007, c. 348, §10 (NEW).]
3. Examination of premises and operator of garage. Before a license is granted, the premises must be examined and the operator of the garage investigated as to reliability and fitness.
[PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
4. Term of license. The license is valid for 2 years from the date of final license approval.
[PL 2007, c. 348, §11 (AMD).]
5. Licenses not transferable. A license may not be assigned or transferred or used at other than a designated location.
[PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
6. Posting of license on premises. A license must be posted in a conspicuous place at the designated location.
[PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
7. Hearing; appeals. If a person is aggrieved by the decision of the Chief of the State Police in refusing approval, that person may, within 30 days of notification of refusal to license, request a hearing before the Chief of the State Police or the chief's designee. After the hearing, if an applicant is aggrieved by the final action of the chief, the applicant may appeal the decision in accordance with Title 5, Part 18.
[PL 2007, c. 348, §12 (AMD).]
8. Enhanced inspection stations. Beginning January 1, 1999, official inspection stations located in Cumberland County shall offer enhanced inspections pursuant to section 1751, subsection 2‑A and may not offer inspections pursuant to section 1751, subsection 2. Official inspection stations located outside of Cumberland County may offer inspections under section 1751, subsections 2 and 2‑A. An inspection station that offers enhanced inspections shall employ an inspection mechanic certified to perform enhanced inspections.
[PL 1997, c. 786, §5 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 683, §A2 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 683, §B5 (AFF). PL 1995, c. 65, §A101 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 65, §§A153,C15 (AFF). PL 1997, c. 786, §5 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 348, §§8-12 (AMD).
Structure Maine Revised Statutes
TITLE 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC
Chapter 15: INSPECTION AND REPAIR
29-A §1751. Motor vehicle inspection
29-A §1752. Motor vehicles exempt from inspection
29-A §1753. Inspection of commercial vehicles, trailers and semitrailers
29-A §1754. Inspection by dealers and transporters
29-A §1755. Inspection of fire trucks
29-A §1756. Inspection standards
29-A §1757. Standard for rejection for nonfunctioning equipment
29-A §1758. Issuance of sticker; placement on vehicle
29-A §1759. Temporary permits and warnings
29-A §1760. Examination and impoundment of vehicles
29-A §1761. Certified inspection mechanics
29-A §1762. Official inspection stations
29-A §1763. Suspension or revocation of license or inspection mechanic certificate
29-A §1764. Fleet inspection stations
29-A §1765. Out-of-doors inspections
29-A §1766. Inspection stickers