Code of Massachusetts Regulations
540 CMR - REGISTRY OF MOTOR VEHICLES
Title 540 CMR 19.00 - Removal of certificate of inspection by licensed auto damage appraisers
Section 19.05 - Availability and Accountability of Temporary Certificates of Inspection

Universal Citation: 540 MA Code of Regs 540.19

Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024

(1) Temporary Certificates of Inspection shall be available to all duly licensed auto appraisers. All required information shall be recorded clearly and legibly on the Certificate and Stub. The Certificate shall be affixed to the bottom center inside of the windshield. All Temporary Certificate of Inspection Stubs shall be retained by the assigned appraiser or the appraiser's employer for a minimum of one year after issuance.

(2) The Registrar or any designee assigned may audit all records related to the issuance of Temporary Certificates of Inspection and, at the discretion of the Registrar or the designee, may remove from the premises for investigation all Temporary Certificate of Inspection Stubs for further investigation.

(3) Temporary Certificates of Inspection may not be sold, transferred, loaned or used in any way, other than to be affixed to the windshield of a motor vehicle by the assigned appraiser in the process of his or her official duty in preparation of an appraisal. The Appraiser shall immediately report in writing to the Registrar the loss, theft or damage of any Temporary Certificate of Inspection or Stubs.

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