This section outlines the requirements for obtaining a certificate of appointment for vehicle inspection stations in Pennsylvania. It details application procedures, the need for a bond or insurance, and regulations for waiving certain operating hour requirements. The law ensures that only qualified and properly equipped stations are authorized to perform inspections.
You must submit an application on an official form and demonstrate that your station is properly equipped and staffed to conduct inspections properly.
Yes, but you must submit a separate application for each location you plan to operate.
Yes, the department requires a bond or proof of insurance to cover damages caused during inspections due to negligence.
Yes, stations must be open at least ten hours during the workweek, but the department may provide a waiver of the full 40-hour requirement based on specific regulations.