2013 Maryland Code
TRANSPORTATION
§ 23-103 - Licensing of inspection stations

§23-103.

(a) (1) On receipt of an application and a nonrefundable fee established by the Administration from a facility for an inspection station license, the Division shall:

(i) Inspect the facility as to its ability to inspect and correct equipment; and

(ii) If the facility is qualified, issue to it a license as an inspection station.

(2) On receipt of a renewal application and the annual license fee established by the Administration for an inspection station, the Division shall issue the renewal license if the facility is qualified.

(b) The license authorizes the facility to:

(1) Inspect a used vehicle on request of its transferor or transferee and attach an inspection certificate to the vehicle;

(2) Inspect the equipment of a vehicle for which a safety equipment repair order has been issued and issue a repair order certification for the vehicle; and

(3) Inspect an ambulance on the request of its owner that is required to be inspected under § 13-515 of the Education Article.

(c) The Division may:

(1) For cause, suspend or revoke an inspection station license; and

(2) On suspension or revocation of the license, require the surrender of the license and all related material issued by the Division.

(d) The Division may establish standards by rule or regulation for the licensing and operation of inspection stations.

(e) The Administration may not set a fee under this section that exceeds the administrative cost of the Division under this program.

§ 23-103 - 1. Inspection mechanics

(a) Examination and registration. -- On receipt of an application and a $ 15 nonrefundable fee to take the inspection mechanic exam, the Division shall:

(1) Administer an exam to each mechanic applicant; and

(2) If the applicant is determined to be qualified, register the mechanic to conduct vehicle inspections.

(b) Standards. -- The Division may establish standards by rule or regulation for the testing, qualifying, and registering of inspection station mechanics.

(c) Suspension or revocation of registration. -- The Division may:

(1) For cause, suspend or revoke the mechanic's registration; and

(2) On suspension or revocation of the mechanic's registration, rescind the authorization to conduct vehicle inspections in accordance with this title.