2 Del. Admin. Code § 2226-4.0

Current through Register Vol. 27, No. 12, June 1, 2024

Section 2226-4.0 - TPTO Applications

4.1 No corporation, partnership, proprietorship, or any other legal entity shall carry on or perform the business of conducting skills test exams unless issued a TPTO license.

4.2 Applications for licensure shall be made on forms furnished by the Division and filled out completely for consideration.

4.3 The owner of a TPTO must have been issued a Delaware driver's license and established residency in Delaware before the time of the application. State agencies and franchised TPTOs are exempt from this requirement.

4.4 The owner of a TPTO must submit for review a State of Delaware criminal background check. State agencies are exempt from this requirement.

4.5 Applications must include:

4.5.1 The name and address of the TPTO. The place of business must be a separate brick and mortar establishment and not part of a residence, mail drop, or office sharing facility. A post office box may be used as a mailing address only;

4.5.2 A copy of the TPTOs Delaware business license. State of Delaware Agencies are exempt from this requirement;

4.5.3 A list all employees and subcontractors for ST training and certification, to include STs and any individuals who will access the computerized systems for test scheduling and recording test results;

4.5.4 A record management plan for the storage, safeguarding, destruction, retention, and placement of the TPTO's records;

4.5.5 A breakdown of the costs of each package offered by the TPTO;

4.5.6 A list of all locations of branch offices, which must meet all the same physical requirements listed in Section 6.0 of this regulation;

4.5.7 A testing site which meets design requirements identified in Section 10.0 of this regulation;

4.5.8 A test pad maintenance plan to address the prevention of functional pavement deterioration, skidding, ponding, snow removal, and surface treatment;

4.5.9 Documentation satisfying all local zoning requirements allowing TPTO as an approved use;

4.5.10 A copy of a rental or lease agreement indicating a TPTO is permitted if an applicant does not own the property; and

4.5.11 Proposed road test routes for approval, which must comprise of:

4.5.11.1 Various turns and maneuvers based upon Division standards, which will be provided during the application process;

4.5.11.2 Two routes and one modified route, per each testing location;

4.5.11.3 The routes must begin from an approved location; and

4.5.11.4 Routes and skills testing shall occur wholly within the State of Delaware, at the TPTO's testing sites, and approved road test routes.

4.6 Fees

4.6.1 Each original application for a TPTO license must be accompanied by an application fee of $500, which includes training and certification of STs by the Division. State agencies are exempt from this requirement.

4.6.2 Each application for renewal of an existing TPTO license must be accompanied by a renewal application fee of $250.

4.6.3 No license or license renewal fees shall be refunded if the license is denied, suspended, revoked, or refused renewal.

2 Del. Admin. Code § 2226-4.0

27 DE Reg. 191 (9/1/2023) (Final)