Cost and Maintenance

The operator shall pay the cost of installing, monitoring, and maintaining the Ignition Interlock Device(s), except when the Registrar has issued a written determination that such costs would cause a grave and serious hardship to the offender or the offender’s family. (2) At the time an interlock restriction is imposed, the Registrar shall provide written notice to each operator that he or she may obtain a certified ignition interlock device, including installation, maintenance, and removal services at no cost if such cost would cause a grave and serious hardship to the offender or the operator’s family. The Registrar shall issue a finding of hardship upon presentation of documentation in a form which is consistent with St. 2005, c. 122, § 19 and approved by the Registrar, and which is sufficient to show grave and serious hardship to the operator or the operator’s family. The operator shall be responsible for all costs associated with damage to the unit, failure to have the unit properly serviced or maintained, violations of the interlock program or unexcused lockouts. (3) The operator will be required to appear at the Service Provider’s location for a Service Visit within 30 days of the installation of the device, and regularly thereafter in Service Periods of 25 - 30 days, for as long as the device is required by the Registrar. 25 days after each Service Visit, the unit shall alert the operator of the requirement for another Service Visit. In the event of a missed Service Visit, the unit shall immediately lock out without further warning, as provided in 540 CMR 25.08(2).