67 Pa. Code § 177.604

Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 45, November 9, 2024

Section 177.604 - Schedule of penalties for certified repair technicians

Certified repair technicians shall assume full responsibility for their acts as repair technicians. Failure to comply with the appropriate provisions of the Vehicle Code or this chapter will be considered sufficient cause for suspension of certified repair technician privileges to process requests for and to deliver waivers. A violator may also be subject to criminal prosecution. After providing the certified repair technician with an opportunity for a hearing, the Department may impose suspensions or penalties upon the certified repair technician according to the following schedule of offenses for violations:

Duration of Suspension
Type of Violation	1st Offense	2nd Offense	3rd and Subsequent Offenses
Category 1 (Fraudulent Activities)
(i) Fradulent delivery of emission inspection waiver	1 year	Permanent
Category 2 (Careless Activites)
(ii) Improper delivery of emission inspection waiver	3 months	6 months	1 year
(iii) Improper verification of repairs required for issuance of waiver	Warning	3 months	6 months