Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 391 - RULES OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
Chapter 391-3 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Subject 391-3-20 - INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
Rule 391-3-20-.10 - Certificates of Authorization

Universal Citation: GA Rules and Regs r 391-3-20-.10

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through September 23, 2024

(1) The Director shall issue a Certificate of Authorization to the station owner if the station owner has demonstrated to EPD that the inspection station for which the application has been submitted meets all requirements of the Act and this Chapter.

(2) The Certificate of Authorization shall allow the station owner to operate an inspection station as described in its application.

(3) The Director may suspend or revoke a Certificate of Authorization as authorized by the Act.

(4) Unless suspended, revoked, or the station is closed-out, the Certificate of Authorization shall be valid for two years. For station owners intending to renew their certificate, a station owner must apply for renewal of the Certificate by submitting a complete application at least 30 days prior to the expiration of the existing Certificate.

(5) Upon the sale of an inspection station, or the discontinuation of emission inspections, the station owner named on the Certificate of Authorization shall:

(a) provide not less than five (5) days' notice to the Management Contractor prior to the change in ownership or the discontinuation of emissions inspections;

(b) maintain the dedicated data transmission line(s) to the VID and electrical power to the GAS until such time as the Management Contractor performs a close-out audit; and

(c) make arrangements to provide a free reinspection to motorists which are eligible for a free reinspection under this Chapter.

(6) A Certificate of Authorization is only valid for the owner and location for which it is issued. A Certificate of Authorization shall not be assigned, transferred, or used by any other person, business or entity, other than as shown on the Certificate of Authorization. A Certificate of Authorization shall not be assigned, transferred, or used at any location other than the location shown on the Certificate of Authorization. Upon a change in ownership of an inspection station, the new owner(s) must apply for and receive a new Certificate of Authorization prior to operating the station.

(7) The Director may deny issuance or renewal of a Certificate of Authorization for cause including, but not limited to the compliance history of the inspection station, its inspectors, its employees and all persons having any ownership, financial and/or operational interest in the station.

O.C.G.A. § 12-9-40, et seq., as amended.

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