Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 24, June 14, 2024
Section 91-21-3 - Inspection Station Appointment3.1. Commissioner's Inspection -- The Commissioner shall select and designate inspection stations to conduct, prior to issuance of title and registration, inspections of motor vehicles not manufactured in accordance with federal safety standards.3.2. Criteria for Appointment -- To be considered for appointment as a Federal Safety Standards Inspection Station an inspection station shall submit the following: 3.2.1. A copy of the applicant's valid certificate of appointment as an Official Inspection Station issued by the Superintendent of Public Safety, and3.2.2. A notarized affidavit of the owner of the inspection station that the station has the personnel necessary to ascertain compliance with Federal Safety Standards.3.3. Inspection Station Approval -- The Commissioner shall issue each appointed inspection station a certificate of appointment. Such certificate shall be posted under glass in close proximity to the Certificate of Appointment as an Official Inspection Station.3.4. Approval Withdrawal -- The Commissioner may withdraw an inspection station's designation upon receipt of evidence that the station does not have the equipment or personnel necessary to ascertain compliance with Federal Safety Standards, or is operating contrary to the public interest.3.5. Inspection -- The Commissioner reserves the right to inspect any designated inspection station for compliance with West Virginia Code '17A-3A-1 et. seq., and these rules.