Current through Register Vol. 23, December 6, 2024
Rule 23.3.965 - MANUFACTURER OR VENDOR CERTIFICATION AND INSPECTION(1) A manufacturer or vendor must submit an application to the Motor Vehicle Division requesting a letter of manufacturer or vendor certification to repair, install, remove, or service a certified IID.(2) The manufacturer or vendor must: (a) complete the Motor Vehicle Division application form;(b) give the manufacturer or vendor's name, physical, mailing, and e-mail addresses, and phone number;(c) give the manufacturer's representative's name, physical, mailing, and e-mail addresses, and phone number;(d) give the vendor's name, physical, mailing, and e-mail addresses, and phone number;(e) give a written statement from the manufacturer that authorizes the vendor to install the manufacturer's certified IID;(f) give a certificate of insurance showing that they have adequate liability insurance;(g) certify that each lease agreement for an IID: (i) gives a warning that a person who knowingly tampers with, circumvents, or otherwise misuses the IID is subject to criminal prosecution;(ii) describes all fees a lessee may be charged to install, remove, repair, or service an IID;(iii) gives lessees a statement of charges clearly specifying warranty details, monthly lease amount, and any other fees charged by the manufacturer or vendor; and(iv) gives the lessee written notice of any changes in the statement of charges regardless of what person or agency requested the change, prior to the implementation of such changes.(h) give a certification that the manufacturer or vendor services the entire State of Montana with a service center within 150 miles of any individual who must have an IID installed. If a manufacturer or vendor cannot give a fixed location for the 150-mile requirement, then a detailed statement on how the manufacturer or vendor gives service to all of the State of Montana, including mobile or mail programs. A manufacturer or vendor may request a waiver of this requirement due to hardship; (i) give a written statement describing the calibration procedures and the interval the restricted driver must submit the IID for calibration and inspection;(j) attach to the application a list of all service centers, including: (i) the physical, mailing, and e-mail addresses, and phone numbers of each service center;(ii) the service center's hours of operation;(iii) the type of the certified IID serviced;(iv) the type of calibration device used for the serviced IID;(v) a copy of IID data reader download procedures; and(vi) a list of all fees that may be charged to the lessee to install the manufacturer's certified IID.NEW, 2017 MAR p. 896, Eff. 6/24/2017; AMD, 2023 MAR p. 411, Eff. 4/29/2023AUTH: 61-8-1025, MCA; IMP: 61-8-1025, MCA