District of Columbia Administrative Code
27,689 sections across 1,921 District of Columbia regulatory chapters.
R.31-13-31-1319 TAXIMETER BUSINESS - COOPERATION WITH THE COMMISSION
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1319 TAXIMETER BUSINESS - COOPERATION WITH THE COMMISSION 1319.1 A taximeter business owner shall, at all times, cooperate with all law enforcement officers and representatives of the Commission. 1319.2 A taximeter business owner shall answer and comply as directed with all quest…
Chapter 31-13Open chapter PDF ↗R.31-13-31-1320 TAXIMETER BUSINESS - LIABILITY FOR CONDUCT OF EMPLOYEES
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1320 TAXIMETER BUSINESS - LIABILITY FOR CONDUCT OF EMPLOYEES 1320.1 A taximeter business owner shall supervise and be responsible for the conduct of all its employees, contractors or agents, for the activities including, but not limited to, the sale, installation, inspection, tes…
Chapter 31-13Open chapter PDF ↗R.31-13-31-1321 TAXIMETER BUSINESS - LIABILITY FOR TAMPERING OR ALTERATION
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1321 TAXIMETER BUSINESS - LIABILITY FOR TAMPERING OR ALTERATION 1321.1 By installing a seal on a taximeter, the taximeter business certifies that the taximeter has been tested and calibrated in accordance with these rules. 1321.2 A taximeter business owner shall be strictly liabl…
Chapter 31-13Open chapter PDF ↗R.31-13-31-1322 TAXIMETER BUSINESS - DUTY TO NOTIFY THE COMMISSION
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1322 TAXIMETER BUSINESS - DUTY TO NOTIFY THE COMMISSION 1322.1 A taximeter business shall notify the Commission by telephone immediately, and in writing within twenty-four (24) hours, of any of the following occurrences: (a) A taximeter which the taximeter business knows or has r…
Chapter 31-13Open chapter PDF ↗R.31-13-31-1323 TAXIMETER BUSINESS - SEALS
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1323 TAXIMETER BUSINESS - SEALS 1323.1 Installation of a taximeter shall include the affixing of security seals to the taximeter as required by the Commission. Only seals which have been authorized and approved by the Commission shall be used by a taximeter business. The security…
Chapter 31-13Open chapter PDF ↗R.31-13-31-1324 TAXIMETER BUSINESS - REQUIRED INSPECTIONS
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1324 TAXIMETER BUSINESS - REQUIRED INSPECTIONS 1324.1 A taximeter shall be inspected by the taximeter business whenever it is installed, repaired, or calibrated. Inspection shall include examination of the taximeter installation and operation to verify compliance with: (a) The ta…
Chapter 31-13Open chapter PDF ↗R.31-13-31-1325 TAXIMETER BUSINESS - OTHER REPAIR LIMITATIONS
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1325 TAXIMETER BUSINESS - OTHER REPAIR LIMITATIONS 1325.1 A taximeter business owner shall not perform any work on a taximeter, including, but not limited to, inspection, testing, calibration, or repair, if: (a) No valid vehicle license from the Commission is presented unless the…
Chapter 31-13Open chapter PDF ↗R.31-13-31-1326 TAXIMETER BUSINESS - RECORD OF TAXIMETER TESTS
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1326 TAXIMETER BUSINESS - RECORD OF TAXIMETER TESTS 1326.1 The taximeter business owner shall record the results of any inspections or tests, and the taximeter make, model, and serial number on a form, prescribed by the Office of Taxicabs, which the taximeter business licensee sh…
Chapter 31-13Open chapter PDF ↗R.31-13-31-1327 TAXIMETER BUSINESS - REPAIR WORK AFTER TEST FAILURE PROHIBITED
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1327 TAXIMETER BUSINESS - REPAIR WORK AFTER TEST FAILURE PROHIBITED 1327.1 No taximeter business owner shall, as a condition of performing any test or other work, require a vehicle driver or owner to undertake any repair work at his business. He shall inform the owner or driver t…
Chapter 31-13Open chapter PDF ↗R.31-13-31-1328 TAXIMETER BUSINESS - OVERCHARGES PROHIBITED
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1328 TAXIMETER BUSINESS - OVERCHARGES PROHIBITED 1328.1 A licensed taximeter business shall not charge fees for any work involving taximeters in excess of the fees set by its fee schedule, which shall be filed with the Commission and shall be publicly displayed pursuant to § 1309…
Chapter 31-13Open chapter PDF ↗R.31-13-31-1329 TAXIMETER BUSINESS - SALE OF TAXIMETERS
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1329 TAXIMETER BUSINESS - SALE OF TAXIMETERS 1329.1 A taximeter business owner shall only sell and install taximeters for use in a District of Columbia licensed taxicab that have been approved by the Commission. 1329.2 A taximeter business owner shall not sell a taximeter for use…
Chapter 31-13Open chapter PDF ↗R.31-13-31-1330 TAXIMETER BUSINESS - RECORD KEEPING AND REPORTING
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1330 TAXIMETER BUSINESS - RECORD KEEPING AND REPORTING 1330.1 A taximeter business owner shall comply with all record keeping procedures established by the Office of Taxicabs. All records required to be kept by the Office of Taxicabs shall be in the form and manner prescribed by …
Chapter 31-13Open chapter PDF ↗R.31-13-31-1331 [RESERVED]
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1331 [RESERVED] SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 55 DCR 3831 (April 11, 2008); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 62 DCR 2554 (February 27, 2015); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 63 DCR 7668 (May 20, 2016). District of Columbia Municipal Regulations Taxi…
Chapter 31-13Open chapter PDF ↗R.31-13-31-1332 ENFORCEMENT OF THIS CHAPTER
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1332 ENFORCEMENT OF THIS CHAPTER 1332.1 The enforcement of this chapter shall be governed by the procedures set forth in Chapter 7 of this title. SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 61 DCR 6408 (June 27, 2014). District of Columbia Municipal Regulations Taxicabs and Public Vehi…
Chapter 31-13Open chapter PDF ↗R.31-13-31-1399 [REPEALED]
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1399 [REPEALED] SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 55 DCR 3831 (April 11, 2008); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 61 DCR 8534 (August 15, 2014). District of Columbia Municipal Regulations Taxicabs and Public Vehicles for Hire 31 DCMR § 1399
Chapter 31-13Open chapter PDF ↗R.31-14-31-1400 APPLICATION AND SCOPE
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1400 APPLICATION AND SCOPE 1400.1 This chapter establishes regulations for the businesses, operators, and vehicles which participate in providing black car service. 1400.2 Additional provisions applicable to the operators and vehicles which participate in providing black car serv…
Chapter 31-14Open chapter PDF ↗R.31-14-31-1401 GENERAL PROVISIONS
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1401 GENERAL PROVISIONS 1401.1 Each trip by a black car in the District shall meet the following requirements, in addition to other requirements set forth in this title: (a) It shall be booked through a digital dispatch and paid for by a digital payment processed by a digital dis…
Chapter 31-14Open chapter PDF ↗R.31-14-31-1402 OPERATING REQUIREMENTS
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1402 OPERATING REQUIREMENTS 1402.1 Each black car owner, operator, and vehicle shall, at all times, be in compliance with all applicable provisions of this chapter and Chapter 12. 1402.2 Each operator shall associate only with, and use a digital payment system (“DPS”) made availa…
Chapter 31-14Open chapter PDF ↗R.31-14-31-1403 PROHIBITIONS
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1403 PROHIBITIONS 1403.1 No operator shall provide service or sign into a DPS if either the operator or the vehicle does not have all current and valid licenses required by this title and other applicable laws. 1403.2 No operator shall provide service while under the influence of…
Chapter 31-14Open chapter PDF ↗R.31-14-31-1404 PENALTIES
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1404 PENALTIES 1404.1 Each violation of this chapter by a black car owner or operator shall subject the owner or operator to: (a) Civil fines as provided under Chapter 20 of this title; (b) Enforcement action other than a civil fine, as provided in Chapter 7. In the case of an op…
Chapter 31-14Open chapter PDF ↗R.31-14-31-1405 [REPEALED].
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1405 [REPEALED]. SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 60 DCR 12410 (August 30, 2013); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 62 DCR 140 (January 2, 2015). District of Columbia Municipal Regulations Taxicabs and Public Vehicles for Hire 31 DCMR § 1405 AUTHORITY: DC-DCMR Sect…
Chapter 31-14Open chapter PDF ↗R.31-14-31-1406 [REPEALED].
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1406 [REPEALED]. SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 60 DCR 12410 (August 30, 2013); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 62 DCR 140 (January 2, 2015). District of Columbia Municipal Regulations Taxicabs and Public Vehicles for Hire 31 DCMR § 1406 AUTHORITY: DC-DCMR Sect…
Chapter 31-14Open chapter PDF ↗R.31-14-31-1407 [REPEALED].
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1407 [REPEALED]. SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 60 DCR 12410 (August 30, 2013); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 62 DCR 140 (January 2, 2015). District of Columbia Municipal Regulations Taxicabs and Public Vehicles for Hire 31 DCMR § 1407 AUTHORITY: DC-DCMR Sect…
Chapter 31-14Open chapter PDF ↗R.31-14-31-1499 [REPEALED].
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1499 [REPEALED] SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 60 DCR 12410 (August 30, 2013); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 61 DCR 8534 (August 15, 2014). District of Columbia Municipal Regulations Taxicabs and Public Vehicles for Hire 31 DCMR § 1499 AUTHORITY: DC-DCMR Sect…
Chapter 31-14Open chapter PDF ↗R.31-15-31-1500 APPLICATION AND SCOPE
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1500 APPLICATION AND SCOPE 1500.1 This chapter shall be applicable to and governs the establishment of a new taxicab numbering system and all dome light installation businesses in the District of Columbia. 1500.2 The provisions of this chapter shall be interpreted to comply with …
Chapter 31-15Open chapter PDF ↗R.31-15-31-1501 UNLICENSED BUSINESS ACTIVITY PROHIBITED
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1501 UNLICENSED BUSINESS ACTIVITY PROHIBITED 1501.1 No person shall sell, install, repair, or adjust taxi dome lights or other equipment relating to the operation of a dome light for use on any licensed taxicab in the District of Columbia without a valid dome light installation b…
Chapter 31-15Open chapter PDF ↗R.31-15-31-1502 DOME LIGHT INSTALLATION BUSINESS LICENSE - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
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1502 DOME LIGHT INSTALLATION BUSINESS LICENSE - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 1502.1 The application for the initial and renewal dome light installation business license shall be filed on a form provided by the Office of Taxicabs and shall contain a sworn and notarized statement that the …
Chapter 31-15Open chapter PDF ↗R.31-15-31-1503 DOME LIGHT INSTALLATION BUSINESS LICENSE - BOND REQUIRED
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1503 DOME LIGHT INSTALLATION BUSINESS LICENSE - BOND REQUIRED 1503.1 Each applicant for an initial dome light installation business license or renewal license shall deposit with the Commission and shall keep in full force and effect throughout the license period, a bond in the su…
Chapter 31-15Open chapter PDF ↗R.31-15-31-1504 DOME LIGHT INSTALLATION BUSINESS LICENSE - FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
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1504 DOME LIGHT INSTALLATION BUSINESS LICENSE - FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE 1504.1 Each individual, partner, corporate shareholder, or corporate officer applicant for a new or renewal dome light installation business license shall file with the Commission a financial disclosure statemen…
Chapter 31-15Open chapter PDF ↗R.31-15-31-1505 DOME LIGHT INSTALLATION BUSINESS LICENSE - FEES
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1505 DOME LIGHT INSTALLATION BUSINESS LICENSE - FEES 1505.1 Every application for a license to operate a dome light installation business shall be accompanied by a non-refundable application fee of five hundred dollars ($500). 1505.2 The license application fee and the license fe…
Chapter 31-15Open chapter PDF ↗R.31-15-31-1506 [RESERVED]
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1506 [RESERVED] SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 59 DCR 14019 (December 7, 2012); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 62 DCR 2554 (February 27, 2015). District of Columbia Municipal Regulations Taxicabs and Public Vehicles for Hire 31 DCMR § 1506 AUTHORITY: DC-DCMR S…
Chapter 31-15Open chapter PDF ↗R.31-15-31-1507 DOME LIGHT INSTALLATION BUSINESS – CHANGE IN OWNERSHIP
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1507 DOME LIGHT INSTALLATION BUSINESS – CHANGE IN OWNERSHIP 1507.1 A dome light installation business owner shall not, without prior notification and approval by the Commission, transfer any interest in a dome light installation business, including, but not limited to, the transf…
Chapter 31-15Open chapter PDF ↗R.31-15-31-1508 DOME LIGHT INSTALLATION BUSINESS – COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAWS
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1508 DOME LIGHT INSTALLATION BUSINESS – COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAWS 1508.1 A licensee shall obtain and keep in full force and effect all licenses and permits required by District or federal laws. 1508.2 A licensee shall comply with all applicable Occupational Safety and Healt…
Chapter 31-15Open chapter PDF ↗R.31-15-31-1509 DOME LIGHT INSTALLATION BUSINESS – FEES CHARGED BY LICENSEES
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1509 DOME LIGHT INSTALLATION BUSINESS – FEES CHARGED BY LICENSEES 1509.1 A licensee shall file with the Commission a schedule of current fees for all services related to the sale, repair, installation, and calibration of dome lights, including, but not limited to, inspections, te…
Chapter 31-15Open chapter PDF ↗R.31-15-31-1510 DOME LIGHT INSTALLATION BUSINESS – PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT
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1510 DOME LIGHT INSTALLATION BUSINESS – PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT 1510.1 A dome light installation business licensee shall at all times: (a) Be located within an area zoned for this business activity; Be of sufficient size to simultaneously accommodate at least three (3) vehicles of…
Chapter 31-15Open chapter PDF ↗R.31-15-31-1511 DOME LIGHT INSTALLATION BUSINESS – EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE
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1511 DOME LIGHT INSTALLATION BUSINESS – EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE 1511.1 A dome light installation business owner shall properly maintain all equipment required by the Commission, and any other equipment required by law or regulation, in good working order and in such a manner that a…
Chapter 31-15Open chapter PDF ↗R.31-15-31-1512 DOME LIGHT INSTALLATION BUSINESS – SIGNAGE ON PREMISES
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1512 DOME LIGHT INSTALLATION BUSINESS – SIGNAGE ON PREMISES 1512.1 A licensed dome light installation business sign, bearing the dome light installation business license number and meeting the specifications of the Commission, shall, at all times, be hung or mounted on the outsid…
Chapter 31-15Open chapter PDF ↗R.31-15-31-1513 DOME LIGHT INSTALLATION BUSINESS – PERSONAL CONDUCT
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1513 DOME LIGHT INSTALLATION BUSINESS – PERSONAL CONDUCT 1513.1 A dome light installation business owner or his representative, while performing duties and responsibilities as a licensed dome light installation business, shall not commit or attempt to commit, alone or in concert …
Chapter 31-15Open chapter PDF ↗R.31-15-31-1514 DOME LIGHT INSTALLATION BUSINESS – UNLAWFUL ACTIVITIES PROHIBITED
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1514 DOME LIGHT INSTALLATION BUSINESS – UNLAWFUL ACTIVITIES PROHIBITED 1514.1 A dome light installation business owner shall not use or permit any other person to use the owner’s business premises or office of record for any unlawful purpose. 1514.2 A dome light installation busi…
Chapter 31-15Open chapter PDF ↗R.31-15-31-1515 DOME LIGHT INSTALLATION BUSINESS – NOTIFICATION OF CRIMINAL CONVICTION OR OTHER CHANGE IN LICENSE CONDITIONS
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1515 DOME LIGHT INSTALLATION BUSINESS – NOTIFICATION OF CRIMINAL CONVICTION OR OTHER CHANGE IN LICENSE CONDITIONS 1515.1 A dome light installation business owner, including a member of a partnership or any officer or shareholder of a corporation, shall notify the Commission in wr…
Chapter 31-15Open chapter PDF ↗R.31-15-31-1516 DOME LIGHT INSTALLATION BUSINESS – NOTIFICATION OF ANY LICENSE SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION
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1516 DOME LIGHT INSTALLATION BUSINESS – NOTIFICATION OF ANY LICENSE SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION 1516.1 A dome light installation business owner shall immediately notify the Commission in writing of any suspension or revocation of any license granted to the licensee, or any other per…
Chapter 31-15Open chapter PDF ↗R.31-15-31-1517 DOME LIGHT INSTALLATION BUSINESS - BRIBERY PROHIBITED
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1517 DOME LIGHT INSTALLATION BUSINESS – BRIBERY PROHIBITED 1517.1 A dome light installation business owner or any person acting on the owner’s behalf shall not offer or give any gift, gratuity, or thing of value to any employee, representative, or member of the Commission, or any…
Chapter 31-15Open chapter PDF ↗R.31-15-31-1518 DOME LIGHT INSTALLATION BUSINESS – THREATENING, HARASSING OR ABUSIVE CONDUCT PROHIBITED
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1518 DOME LIGHT INSTALLATION BUSINESS – THREATENING, HARASSING OR ABUSIVE CONDUCT PROHIBITED 1518.1 A dome light installation business owner, while performing his duties and responsibilities as a licensee, shall not: (a) Threaten, harass, or abuse any governmental or Commission r…
Chapter 31-15Open chapter PDF ↗R.31-15-31-1519 DOME LIGHT INSTALLATION BUSINESS – COOPERATION WITH THE COMMISSION
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1519 DOME LIGHT INSTALLATION BUSINESS – COOPERATION WITH THE COMMISSION 1519.1 A dome light installation business owner shall, at all times, cooperate with all law enforcement officers and representatives of the Commission. 1519.2 A dome light installation business owner shall an…
Chapter 31-15Open chapter PDF ↗R.31-15-31-1520 DOME LIGHT INSTALLATION BUSINESS – LIABILITY FOR CONDUCT OF EMPLOYEES
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1520 DOME LIGHT INSTALLATION BUSINESS – LIABILITY FOR CONDUCT OF EMPLOYEES 1520.1 A dome light installation business owner shall supervise and be responsible for the conduct of all of its employees, contractors, or agents, for the activities including, but not limited to, the sal…
Chapter 31-15Open chapter PDF ↗R.31-15-31-1521 DOME LIGHT INSTALLATION BUSINESS – LIABILITY FOR TAMPERING OR ALTERATION
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1521 DOME LIGHT INSTALLATION BUSINESS – LIABILITY FOR TAMPERING OR ALTERATION 1521.1 By installing a dome light, the dome light installation business certifies that the dome light installation has been tested and operates in accordance with these rules. SOURCE: Final Rulemaking p…
Chapter 31-15Open chapter PDF ↗R.31-15-31-1522 DOME LIGHT INSTALLATION BUSINESS - DUTY TO NOTIFY THE COMMISSION
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1522 DOME LIGHT INSTALLATION BUSINESS – DUTY TO NOTIFY THE COMMISSION 1522.1 A dome light installation business shall notify the Commission by telephone immediately, and in writing within twenty-four (24) hours, of any of the following occurrences: (a) A dome light which the dome…
Chapter 31-15Open chapter PDF ↗R.31-15-31-1523 DOME LIGHT INSTALLATION BUSINESS – NUMBERING SYSTEM OBLIGATIONS
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1523 DOME LIGHT INSTALLATION BUSINESS – NUMBERING SYSTEM OBLIGATIONS 1523.1 By installing a dome light, the dome light installation business certifies that at the time of such installation and testing it has: (a) Accepted and installed a dome light that meets the specifications o…
Chapter 31-15Open chapter PDF ↗R.31-15-31-1524 DOME LIGHT INSTALLATION BUSINESS – REQUIRED INSPECTIONS
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1524 DOME LIGHT INSTALLATION BUSINESS – REQUIRED INSPECTIONS 1524.1 A dome light shall be inspected by the dome light installation business whenever it is installed or repaired. Inspection shall include examination of the dome light installation and operation to verify compliance…
Chapter 31-15Open chapter PDF ↗R.31-15-31-1525 DOME LIGHT INSTALLATION BUSINESS – OTHER REPAIR LIMITATIONS
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1525 DOME LIGHT INSTALLATION BUSINESS – OTHER REPAIR LIMITATIONS 1525.1 A dome light installation business owner shall not perform any work on a dome light, including, but not limited to, inspection, testing, or repair, if: (a) No valid vehicle license from the Commission is pres…
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