Application Procedures

Application Procedures The Department of Public Safety annually certifies all vendors that provide ignition interlock services in the state of Mississippi. 1. Application for approval as an authorized service provider must be made by submitting a letter requesting approval of a breath alcohol ignition interlock device to the Mississippi Department of Public Safety, Implied Consent Section, 1700 East Woodrow Wilson, Jackson, MS 39216, in a manner as described herein. a. Submit a complete application for certification and remit the appropriate fee. b. Provide a lab certification demonstrating the device meets or exceeds the most current National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Model Specifications for Breath Alcohol Ignition Interlock Devices – 78 FR 26862 (2013-05-08) c. Provide a certificate of insurance, issued by an insurance company authorized to conduct business in Mississippi, specifying: i. A product liability policy shall indemnify and hold harmless the state of Mississippi from any and all claims with a current effective date; ii. The name and model number of the device model covered by the policy; iii. Policy coverage of at least one million dollars ($1,000,000) per occurrence and three million ($3,000,000) in the aggregate; iv. The manufacturer as the insured and the state of Mississippi as an additional insured; v. Product liability coverage for defects in manufacture, materials, design, calibration, installation and operation of the device; and vi. Notification to the MDPS of at least forty-five (45) day prior written notice of cancellation, material change, or intent to lapse. 2. Device shall use fuel cell technology for breath alcohol test. Devices equipped with cameras, real-time reporting and /or global positioning systems will be accepted for approval. 3. A description of all anti-circumvention features to be utilized in Mississippi. 4. A written set of detailed operating instructions including installation, monitoring and removal procedures, a copy of any training information given to the participants, written or video. 5. Submit a list of physical addresses of planned installation service centers in Mississippi. 6. The twenty-four (24) hour toll free telephone number for emergencies resulting from the operation or use of the ignition interlock device. 7. Agree to ensure proper record maintenance and provide testimony relating to any aspect of the installation, service, repair, use, removal, and interpretation of any report or information recorded in the data storage system of a device or performance of any other duties required at no cost on behalf of the state of Mississippi. 8. The MDPS may perform compliance testing on the device submitted for certification. 9. Certification will expire on June 30th of each year. Renewal applications will be accepted sixty (60) days prior to expiration date. 10. Ignition interlock device certification fee is $1,000.