Certified repair technicians shall assume full responsibility for their acts as repair technicians. Failure to comply with the appropriate provisions of the Vehicle Code or this chapter will be considered sufficient cause for suspension of certified repair technician privileges to process requests for and to deliver waivers. A violator may also be subject to criminal prosecution. After providing the certified repair technician with an opportunity for a hearing, the Department may impose suspensions or penalties upon the certified repair technician according to the following schedule of offenses for violations:
Duration of Suspension | |||
Type of Violation | 1st Offense | 2nd Offense | 3rd and Subsequent Offenses |
Category 1 (Fraudulent Activities) | |||
(i) Fradulent delivery of emission inspection waiver | 1 year | Permanent | |
Category 2 (Careless Activites) | |||
(ii) Improper delivery of emission inspection waiver | 3 months | 6 months | 1 year |
(iii) Improper verification of repairs required for issuance of waiver | Warning | 3 months | 6 months |
67 Pa. Code § 177.604