Subsection 222-1-150-05 - INSPECTION STATION LICENSE APPLICATION PROCESS1. Application Process A. The owner (licensee) may apply for an Inspection Station license using 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 Identification 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 a license has been issued. False written statements may also result in criminal prosecution.2. Criteria for licensure A. Pursuant to statute, an application for licensure as an inspection station shall require that the station premises be examined and that the owner (licensee) and on-site manager be evaluated as to fitness and reliability. The determination of fitness and reliability of each applicant shall be made by considering the following criteria: (1) Criminal convictions, subject to Maine law.(2) Whether the applicant has committed a motor vehicle infraction related to vehicle equipment or motor vehicle inspections during the twelve (12) months prior to the date of application.(3) Whether the applicants 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 operator applicant including, but not limited to, violations of these rules.B. 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: (1) State Bureau of Identification criminal history check.(2) Criminal history information from other states or jurisdictions.(3) Records of motor vehicle violations.(4) Records of administrative violations or other information relating to motor vehicle inspections.C. The station must meet the criteria for premises and tools as set forth in this Chapter.D. An Inspection Station license is valid for two years.3. The station license certificate issued to an inspection station shall designate the type of vehicle(s) that may be inspected at that station.4. If an Inspection Station license application is denied, the applicant must be notified of the denial in writing. The denial must include a brief explanation of the reason for the denial.5. If a license application is denied, the operator applicant may reapply for licensure after a specified time period noted in the denial letter.6. Hearings and appeals: If a person is aggrieved by a decision to deny licensure, that person may, within thirty (30) days of notification of the denial of Ii censure, request a hearing before the Chief of the State Police or his or her designee. After the hearing, if an applicant is aggrieved by the final decision of the Chief, which decision is final agency action, the applicant may appeal the decision in accordance with applicable law. The date of receipt by the State Police of this written request shall be used to determine compliance with this requirement.
C.M.R. 16, 222, ch. 1, § 222-1-150, subsec. 222-1-150-05