Mo. Code Regs. tit. 11 § 50-2.080
Current through Register Vol. 49, No. 23, December 2, 2024
Section 11 CSR 50-2.080 - Licensing of Inspector/MechanicsPURPOSE: This amendment updates the qualifying criteria for the licensing of inspector/mechanics to include successful completion of the Motor Vehicle Inspection Field Training Program of the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
(1) Every person requesting appointment as an inspector/mechanic shall submit a completed inspector/mechanic application.(2) An inspector/mechanic must have at least one (1) year of practical experience as an automotive mechanic or must have completed a course of vocational instruction in automotive mechanics from a generally recognized educational institution, either public or private, or must have successfully completed the Motor Vehicle Inspection Field Training Program of the Missouri State Highway Patrol. All inspector/mechanics must be at least seventeen (17) years of age and able to read the written instructions.(3) An inspector/mechanic must be thoroughly familiar with the contents of the inspection manual and must have passed a written test indicating knowledge of its contents. An inspector/mechanic will also be required to demonstrate practical knowledge by inspecting a vehicle. A minimum grade of eighty (80) is required to pass each written examination, practical examination or reexamination.(4) An inspector/mechanic permit will be issued without charge. Permits are valid for a period of three (3) years from the date of issuance or until suspended or revoked by the superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol. An inspector/mechanic whose permit has been suspended or revoked shall be required to pass a reexamination before the permit will be reinstated.(5) An inspector/mechanic may be reexamined at any time, and if s/he fails the reexamination or refuses to be reexamined, the permit issued to him/her shall be suspended. If an inspector/mechanic fails a reexamination, s/he cannot again be tested until a period of thirty (30) days has elapsed.(6) A permit may be renewed before the expiration date or sixty (60) days after expiration without a reexamination. An inspector/ mechanic does not have authority to conduct any inspections during the sixty (60)-day grace period unless the permit has been properly renewed.(7) Two (2) types of inspector/mechanic permits are available-(A) A permit that restricts the inspector/mechanic to motorcycle, motor tricycle, and autocycle inspections only; and(B) A permit that authorizes the inspector/mechanic to safety inspect motor vehicles. 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 Aug. 13, 1970, effective Aug. 23, 1970. Amended: Filed Nov. 9, 1971, effective Nov. 19, 1971. Amended: Filed Aug. 17, 1972, effective Aug. 27, 1972. Amended: Filed May 21, 1974, effective May 31, 1974. Amended: Filed Dec. 1, 1975, effective Dec. 11, 1975. Amended: Filed Sept. 1, 1977, effective Dec. 11, 1977. Amended: Filed Jan. 16, 1978, effective April 13, 1978. Amended: Filed April 2, 1992, effective Sept. 6, 1992. Amended: Filed June 2, 1993, effective Nov. 8, 1993. Emergency rescission and rule filed March 12, 1997, effective April 15, 1997, expired Sept. 30, 1997. Rescinded and readopted: Filed March 12, 1997, effective Sept. 30, 1997. Amended: Filed Feb. 1, 2000, effective July 30, 2000. Amended by Missouri Register May 3, 2021/Volume 46, Number 09, effective 6/30/2021Amended by Missouri Register September 1, 2022/Volume 47, Number 17, effective 10/31/2022*Original authority: 307.360, RSMo 1967, amended 1971, 1973, 1979, 1999.