Subsection 222-1-200-80 - PERIODIC INSPECTION RECORD KEEPING REQUIREMENTSNOTE: These requirements may apply to a motor vehicle or combination of vehicles that exceed 10,000 pounds gross vehicle weight and are engaged in intra or interstate commerce.
1. PREPARATION OF REPORTS A. The qualified Technician performing the inspection shall prepare a report, which includes the items listed below. Vehicles not in commerce such as motor homes and municipal vehicles do not require this report.B. The report shall include;(1) Information to identify the Technician performing the inspection, including the Technician's printed or typed name and signature.(2) Information that identifies the registered owner of the vehicle.(3) Information that identifies the motor carrier operating the vehicle, if other than the registered owner.(4) Information regarding the date and location of the inspection.(5) Information regarding the registration plate number and vehicle identification number of the vehicle being inspected.(6) Information that identifies the vehicle components inspected and describes the results of the inspection, including the identification of those components not meeting the minimum standards set forth in this Chapter.(7) Information certifies the accuracy and completeness of the inspection as complying with all the requirements of this Chapter.2. HANDLING OF REPORT A. The original or a copy of the inspection report shall be retained by the motor carrier for a period of 14 months. The inspection report shall be retained where the vehicle maintenance records are kept. For the purposes of this rule, the motor carrier shall be the carrier under whose control the vehicle operates for 30 consecutive days or more.B. A copy of the inspection report must be retained by the inspection station.C. The inspection station shall provide a third copy of the inspection station that may be kept with the vehicle. C.M.R. 16, 222, ch. 1, § 222-1-200, subsec. 222-1-200-80