Subsection 222-1-150-01 - INSPECTION TECHNICIAN APPLICATION PROCESS1. Application Requirements A. An Inspection Technician must be at least 18 years of age. The State Police may process an application and test an applicant up to six months prior to the applicant's 18th birthday but shall not issue the certificate (hereafter "license") until the applicant is 18 years of age.B. An Inspection Technician must have an active driver's license and a valid right to operate a motor vehicle in Maine. If the license is from another jurisdiction the applicant shall provide a current background and driver's license check from that jurisdiction.2. Application ProcessA. An applicant for an Inspection Technician's license must apply on form(s) designated by the Maine State Police.B. The completed application and full payment of fees shall be sent to the Maine State Police Motor Vehicle Inspection Unit. Payment must be made by check or money order made payable to "Treasurer - State of Maine." Note: Applicants should contact the Maine State Police Inspection Unit or check the Inspection Unit's website for current fee information. Applicants should note that there will be a charge for a State Bureau of ldentification criminal records check.
C. False written statements on the application will be grounds to deny the applicant a license or will result in a license suspension if an Inspection Technician's license has been issued. False written statements may also result in criminal prosecution.D. An applicant must take an examination designed to test knowledge of motor vehicle inspection and the method(s) of inspecting and testing motor vehicle equipment. An applicant must pass this examination with a score of at least 70%.E. A person who fails the examination may be required to wait 90 days before re-testing.F. Applicants for a Class E Inspection Technician's license must either already be licensed to inspect vehicles that an Inspection Technician with a Class A license may inspect or must be concurrently applying to receive a Class A Inspection Technician's license. An applicant may test for both classes of license at the same time.G. Applicants for a Class D Inspection Technician's license must either already be licensed to inspect vehicles that an Inspection Technician with a Class A license may inspect or must be concurrently applying to receive a Class A Inspection Technician's license. An applicant may test for both classes of license at the same time.H. Applicants for a Class B Inspection Technician's license must either already be licensed to inspect vehicles that an Inspection Technician with a Class A and Class D license may inspect, or must be concurrently applying to receive both Class A and Class D Inspection Technician's licenses. An applicant may test for all three classes of license at the same time.3. Criteria for licensure for any class of Inspection Technician license A. An Inspection Technician must be a person of honesty, integrity, and reliability, which shall be determined by considering the following criteria:(1) Criminal convictions, subject to Maine law.(2) Whether the applicant has been adjudicated for a motor vehicle infraction or infractions related to vehicle equipment or motor vehicle inspections during the twelve (12) months prior to the date of application.(3) Whether the applicant's driver's license or right to operate a motor vehicle has been suspended or revoked during the three (3) years prior to the date of application.(4) Any other information that the Maine State Police deems relevant to ascertaining the honesty, integrity, and reliability of an applicant including, but not limited to, violations of these rules.4. The Maine State Police shall utilize, at a minimum, the following resources to determine the suitability of an applicant for licensure pursuant to this Chapter and applicable law: A. State Bureau of identification criminal history check;B. Criminal history information from other states or jurisdictions;C. Records of motor vehicle violations;D. Records of administrative violations or other information relating to motor vehicle equipment or inspections.5. An Inspection Technician license is valid for five years from the date of issue.6. The license issued to an Inspection Technician shall designate the type(s) of vehicles that may be inspected by that Inspection Technician.7. If a license application is denied, an applicant must be notified of the denial in writing. The denial must include a brief explanation of the reason for the denial. A denial of a license application is final agency action.8. If a license application is denied, the operator applicant may reapply for licensure after a specified time period noted in the denial letter.9. An applicant may appeal a decision denying an application for licensure pursuant to Title 5 MRSA, Chapter 375. C.M.R. 16, 222, ch. 1, § 222-1-150, subsec. 222-1-150-01