Section 18.52.095. Minimum certification requirements.

	(a)  In addition to the other requirements of this chapter, to obtain department approval for an I/M program, an implementing agency shall meet the minimum requirements of this section.  
	(b)  An implementing agency shall adopt training and testing procedures for certifying mechanics to perform I/M tests, repairs, and certification under this chapter. Procedures adopted under this subsection must be at least as stringent as those set out in 18 AAC 52.400 - 18 AAC 52.405.  
	(c)  An implementing agency shall use only training courses for mechanics that have been certified by the department under 18 AAC 52.410.  
	(d)  An implementing agency shall adopt procedures for certifying automotive repair facilities to participate in the I/M program as certified stations. Procedures for certification of stations must be at least as stringent as those set out in 18 AAC 52.415.  
	(e)  An implementing agency shall adopt standards for certifying equipment for use in an I/M program approved under this chapter. Standards for certification of equipment must be at least as stringent as those set out in 18 AAC 52.420.  
	(f)  An implementing agency shall adopt procedures for renewal of certifications issued by the agency. Procedures must be at least as stringent as those set out in 18 AAC 52.425.  
	(g)  An implementing agency shall adopt procedures for monitoring certified mechanics and stations. Procedures must be at least as stringent as those set out in 18 AAC 52.440.  
	(h)  An implementing agency shall adopt procedures for enforcing the I/M program and for revoking or suspending an I/M certification for violations of program requirements or procedures. Procedures adopted under this subsection must be equivalent to those set out in 18 AAC 52.100 and 18 AAC 52.105, including opportunity for notice, response, and an administrative hearing.  

Authorities

46.03.020;46.14.030;46.14.510

Notes

Reference

18 AAC 52.035

Authority

AS 46.03.020(10) AS 46.14.030 AS 46.14.510

History

Eff. 2/1/94, Register 129; am 1/1/98, Register 144