Current through 2025-13, March 26, 2025
1. Application Process
A. The owner (licensee) may apply for an
Inspection Station license using form(s) designated by the Maine State
Police.
B. The completed
application and full payment of fees shall be sent to the Maine State Police
Motor Vehicle Inspection Unit. Payment must be made by check or money order
made payable to "Treasurer State of Maine."
NOTE: Applicants should contact the Maine State
Police Inspection Unit or check the Inspection Unit's website for current fee
information.
Applicants should note that there will be a charge
for a State Bureau of Identification criminal records check.
C. False written statements on the
application will be grounds to deny the applicant a license or will result in a
license suspension if a license has been issued. False written statements may
also result in criminal prosecution.
2. Criteria for licensure
A. Pursuant to statute, an application for
licensure as an inspection station shall require that the station premises be
examined and that the owner (licensee) and on-site manager be evaluated as to
fitness and reliability. The determination of fitness and reliability of each
applicant shall be made by considering the following criteria:
(1) Criminal convictions, subject to Maine
law.
(2) Whether the applicant has
committed a motor vehicle infraction related to vehicle equipment or motor
vehicle inspections during the twelve (12) months prior to the date of
application.
(3) Whether the
applicants driver's license or right to operate a motor vehicle has been
suspended or revoked during the three (3) years prior to the date of
application.
(4) Any other
information that the Maine State Police deems relevant to ascertaining the
honesty, integrity, and reliability of an operator applicant including, but not
limited to, violations of these rules.
B. The Maine State Police shall utilize, at a
minimum, the following resources to determine the suitability of an applicant
for licensure pursuant to this Chapter and applicable law:
(1) State Bureau of Identification criminal
history check.
(2) Criminal history
information from other states or jurisdictions.
(3) Records of motor vehicle
violations.
(4) Records of
administrative violations or other information relating to motor vehicle
inspections.
C. The
station must meet the criteria for premises and tools as set forth in this
Chapter.
D. An Inspection Station
license is valid for two years.
3. The station license certificate issued to
an inspection station shall designate the type of vehicle(s) that may be
inspected at that station.
4. If an
Inspection Station license application is denied, the applicant must be
notified of the denial in writing. The denial must include a brief explanation
of the reason for the denial.
5. If
a license application is denied, the operator applicant may reapply for
licensure after a specified time period noted in the denial letter.
6. Hearings and appeals:
If a person is aggrieved by a decision to deny licensure,
that person may, within thirty (30) days of notification of the denial of Ii
censure, request a hearing before the Chief of the State Police or his or her
designee. After the hearing, if an applicant is aggrieved by the final decision
of the Chief, which decision is final agency action, the applicant may appeal
the decision in accordance with applicable law. The date of receipt by the
State Police of this written request shall be used to determine compliance with
this requirement.
