PURPOSE: This amendment clarifies uniform procedures to be followed in the requisition of inspection stickers, safety inspection authorities, emission inspection authorities, and decals to simplify the ordering process and collection of funds. In addition, this amendment establishes requirements of station operators to order and keep a sufficient number of inspection stickers, safety inspection authorities, emission inspection authorities, or decals on hand to meet their needs.
PURPOSE: This rule establishes uniform procedures for inspection stations to follow in the requisition of inspection stickers, safety inspection authorities, emission inspection authorities, and decals to simplify the ordering process and collection of funds. In addition, the rule establishes requirements of station operators to order and keep a sufficient number of inspection stickers, safety inspection authorities, emission inspection authorities, or decals on hand to meet their needs.
PURPOSE: This amendment adds "autocycles" in section (2) to the vehicles for which inspection decals will be used and changes "motorcycle inspection decals" to "inspection decals" in section (5).
(1) Inspection stickers will be used on the windshield of passenger and commercial motor vehicles. Inspection stickers will be sold only in complete books of twenty (20) stickers at a cost of thirty dollars ($30) per book. These stickers are valid for any one (1) of the calendar years shown on the sticker. (A) In lieu of inspection stickers, safety inspection authorities, for use with Gateway Vehicle Inspection Program (GVIP) analyzers, will be sold at a cost of one dollar and fifty cents ($1.50) each.(B) Emission inspection authorities, for use with Gateway Vehicle Inspection Program (GVIP) analyzers, will be sold at a cost of two dollars and fifty cents ($2.50) each.(2) Inspection decals will be used for motorcycle and autocycle inspections. Inspection decals will be sold only in complete books of twenty (20) decals at a cost of thirty dollars ($30) per book. These decals are valid for any one (1) of the calendar years shown on the decal.(3) All stations will keep a sufficient number of inspection stickers and/or decals on hand to meet their needs. Stations will be limited to one (1) requisition per month, allowing for sufficient time delay to prevent stations from depleting their stock of required supplies. (A) Public safety inspection stations shall purchase a minimum of five (5) books of inspection stickers and/or decals per combined order. Stations performing one hundred (100) or fewer inspections in the previous calendar year shall be exempt from this required minimum order.(B) Public safety and emission inspection stations with Gateway Vehicle Inspection Program (GVIP) analyzers shall purchase a combined minimum of not less than one hundred (100) safety inspection authorities or emission inspection authorities.(4) The Requisition For MVI Supplies (SHP-455) will be used when ordering both stickers or decals. The Requisition for Gateway Vehicle Inspection Program (GVIP) Supplies (SHP-453) will be used by safety and emission stations with GVIP analyzers when ordering safety inspection authorities, emission inspection authorities, or decals. Requisitions must be accompanied by a check or money order made payable to the director of revenue, in the correct amount for the order. The requisition and payment must be mailed to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Motor Vehicle Inspection Division, P O Box 568, Jefferson City, MO 65102. If a personal check is returned for any reason because of nonpayment, personal checks will no longer be accepted from that station. Stations that submit a check which is returned for nonpayment are subject to administrative action, including suspension and revocation, and criminal prosecution. Cash will not be accepted under any circumstances. Orders for stickers and decals will be shipped to the station's address as listed on the station application or most recent amendment. No fee is charged for inspection stickers, authorities, or decals issued to governmental entities.(5) Motor vehicle safety inspection stickers, motorcycle/autocycle inspection decals, safety inspection authorities, or emissions inspection authorities may be ordered online by utilizing the Missouri State Highway Patrol website. Only public and private stations may submit online orders. All online orders require payment by electronic check or credit card.(6) Inspection stations may exchange unused expired inspection stickers and decals for the same number of current issue. A request to exchange stickers must be accompanied by a Return Of Expired Stickers/Decals Form (SHP-466) properly completed with the numbers of the stickers/decals being returned recorded in the appropriate locations. The stickers or decals must be submitted for exchange no later than April 30 of the calendar year following their expiration. Stickers may be traded for decals and vice versa. A station may be sent portions rather than full books. Exchange stickers and decals will be shipped separately from other orders. AUTHORITY: section 307.360, RSMo 1994.* Original rule filed Nov. 4, 1968, effective Nov. 14, 1968. Amended: Filed Oct. 28, 1969, effective Nov. 7, 1969. Amended: Filed Dec. 5, 1969, effective Dec. 15, 1969. Amended: Filed March 9, 1970, effective March 19, 1970. Amended: Filed Jan. 27, 1971, effective Feb. 6, 1971. Amended: Filed Nov. 9, 1971, effective Nov. 19, 1971. Amended: Filed May 21, 1974, effective May 31, 1974. Amended: Filed Feb. 26, 1975, effective March 8, 1975. Amended: Filed March 3, 1980, effective June 12, 1980. Emergency amendment filed Aug. 3, 1992, effective Aug. 28, 1992, expired Dec. 25, 1992. Emergency amendment filed Nov. 2, 1992, effective Dec. 26, 1992, expired April 24, 1993. Amended: Filed Aug. 3, 1992, effective Feb. 26, 1993. Emergency rescission and rule filed May 15, 1997, effective June 16, 1997, expired Nov. 30, 1997. Rescinded and readopted: Filed May 15, 1997, effective Nov. 30, 1997. Amended: Filed Feb. 1, 2000, effective July 30, 2000. Amended by Missouri Register June 1, 2015/Volume 40, Number 11, effective 7/31/2015Amended by Missouri Register June 17, 2019/Volume 44, Number 12, effective 7/31/2019*Original authority: 307.360, RSMo 1967, amended 1971, 1973, 1979, 1999.