Section 11D-8.004 - Department Inspection and Registration of Breath Test Instruments(1) The Department shall register and inspect each individual breath test instrument for accuracy and reliability prior to such instrument being initially placed into evidentiary use by an agency. The inspection validates that instrument's approval for evidentiary use, and the registration completes that instrument's approval pursuant to these rules. The registration shall reflect the registration date, the owner of the instrument, the instrument serial number, the manufacturer, and the model designation.(2) Registered breath test instruments shall be inspected by the Department at least once each calendar year to ensure accuracy and reliability, and must be accessible to the Department for inspection. A department inspection must be conducted subsequent to repair and prior to being placed in evidentiary use.(3) Department inspections shall be conducted in accordance with Department Inspection Procedures FDLE/ATP Form 36, revised August 2005, effective date July 2015, hereby incorporated by reference, https://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-05654, Department Inspection Report - Intoxilyzer 8000, FDLE/ATP Form 41, revised August 2005, effective date July 2015, hereby incorporated by reference, https://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-05647. These forms may be obtained by contacting the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, Alcohol Testing Program, P.O. Box 1489, Tallahassee, Florida 32302.(4) Department Inspectors shall be employed by the Department to register evidentiary breath test instruments, to conduct inspections and maintenance of breath test instruments and related equipment and facilities, to conduct and monitor training classes, and to otherwise ensure compliance with chapter 11D-8, F.A.C.Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 11D-8.004
Rulemaking Authority 316.1932(1)(a)2., (f)1., 322.63(3)(a), 327.352(1)(b)3. FS. Law Implemented 316.1932(1)(b)2., 316.1934(3), 322.63(3)(b), 327.352(1)(e), 327.354(3) FS.
New 10-31-93, Amended 1-1-97, 7-29-01, 11-5-02, 12-9-04, 3-27-06, Amended by Florida Register Volume 41, Number 135, July 14, 2015 effective 7/29/2015.New 10-31-93, Amended 1-1-97, 7-29-01, 11-5-02, 12-9-04, 3-27-06, 7-29-15.