Violation of Laws or Rules Penalty

PURPOSE: This rule advises inspection station operators and inspector/mechanics that compliance with the inspection law and the official inspection rules is required. A failure to comply subjects the inspection station operator or inspector/mechanic to a warning, suspension or revocation of inspection permits and arrest. A permit holder is entitled to a hearing before a suspension or revocation of any inspection permit. (1) All inspection station operators and inspector/mechanics shall comply with the motor vehicle inspection law and the motor vehicle inspection rules. All inspections shall be conducted in accordance with the motor vehicle inspection rules. Failure to comply with the motor vehicle inspection law or the motor vehicle inspection rules will subject the inspection station operator and inspector/mechanic to a warning, suspension or revocation of inspection permits and arrest. (2) Before any inspection station permit or inspector/mechanic permit is suspended or revoked by the superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the holder will be given the opportunity to have an administrative hearing as provided by law. AUTHORITY: section 307.360, RSMo 1994.* Original rule filed Nov. 4, 1968, effective Nov. 14, 1968. Amended: Filed March 9, 1970, effective March 19, 1970. Amended: Filed Nov. 9, 1971, effective Nov. 19, 1971. Amended: Filed May 21, 1974, effective May 31, 1974. *Original authority 1967, amended 1971, 1973, 1979.