230 R.I. Code R. 230-RICR-30-05-2.10

Current through December 3, 2024

Section 230-RICR-30-05-2.10 - Special Use Licenses

A. A Special Use License permits limited, specially identified activities within the definition of Motor Vehicle Body Work that are not consistent with the licenses described in §§ 2.5, 2.6, 2.8 and 2.9 of this Part. In addition to completing the application process set forth in § 2.4 of this Part, the Department will inform the applicant of other requirements necessary to obtain a Special Use License based on the specific special use they anticipate.

B. Motorcycle Only Body Repair Special Use License ("Motorcycle Only License")

1. This License may only be issued to a person or entity that certifies to the Department that it only engages in motorcycle body repair work and not on any other motor vehicle.

2. Application Requirements - Applicants for this License must submit a complete application that includes:

a. All information required in § 2.4 of this Part.

b. A certification that the Applicant possesses:

(1) A paint system or access to a paint system capable of producing original manufacturers' requirements and a spray booth that conforms to the requirements of the State of Rhode Island Fire Marshal;

(2) Parking in compliance with local laws and Regulations to perform the repair work; and

c. The full requirements for technician certification in § 2.12 of this Part are not required for a Motorcycle Only License. Each applicant for a Motorcycle Only License must certify that all technicians performing work under their license have completed the Technician Certifications required in §§ 2.12(A)(3) and (7) as applicable.

3. Any repair motorcycles which require a salvage title from the DMV must be done by the holder of a salvage vehicle license in accordance with § 2.11 of this Part.

C. Paintless Dent Repair Special Use License ("PDR License")

1. License required PDR work constitutes auto body repair and must be performed under a Full Collision Repair License, Class A or B, or a PDR License.

2. Application Requirements

a. Applicants for a PDR License must comply with §§ 2.4(A), (E), (F) and (G) of this Part.

b. The completed application form adopted by the Department.

c. A designation of the person and address, including an email address, where the Department may send notices.

d. The License fee of three hundred dollars ($300.00) for each year the PDR License is to be issued (the standard License term is three (3) years, and the corresponding fee is nine hundred dollars ($900.00), but one (1) or two (2) year licenses are available upon request).

e. A Certificate of Insurance to demonstrate financial responsibility, in compliance with §§ 2.4(C)(2) and (3) of this Part, sufficient to satisfy to the following minimum requirements:

(1) Bodily injury and property damage liability in the amount of not less than three hundred thousand dollars ($300,000.00) per occurrence; AND

(2) Garage keepers' legal liability, including comprehensive and collision for damage to customers' vehicles, in the amount of not less than fifty thousand dollars ($50,000.00) per occurrence.

f. If operating out of a fixed location, evidence of compliance with State and local zoning, fire, health and safety laws and Regulations through proof of zoning approval (only required for new and transfer applications) and a letter from a local fire department or the State Fire Marshal.

g. The full requirements for technician certification in § 2.12 of this Part are not required for a PDR License. Each applicant for a PDR License must certify that all technicians performing work under their license have completed the following Technician Certifications:

(1) The most recent Board approved New Vehicle Technology and Trends class available within the twenty-four (24) months prior to the date of initial application or renewal; and

(2) Corrosion Protection as set forth in § 2.12(A)(7) of this Part.

h. A completed taxpayer status affidavit.

i. Certification that they are in good standing with the Rhode Island Secretary of State (only required for corporations and limited liability companies).

j. If using a mobile service van, whether on a mobile-only basis or as an extension of a physical location, evidence of registration and insurance as a commercial vehicle for each such van.

k. Pursuant to R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-38-1, PDR license holders are not required to have a fixed location.

3. If a Full Collision Repair License Class A or B holder wants to operate a mobile service van for PDR repair, the licensee must:

a. Submit evidence of registration and insurance as a commercial vehicle for each such van; and

b. Certify that the use of the mobile service van will be limited to PDR work and will not be used to perform any other motor vehicle body repair work in accordance with R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-38-1.

230 R.I. Code R. 230-RICR-30-05-2.10

Amended effective 5/26/2022