Chapter 437B — Chapter 437B

§437B-1 Definitions. As used in this chapter: "Board" means the motor vehicle repair industry board. "Certified mechanic" is a motor vehicle mechanic who has successfully passed the certification tests in any or all of the certification specialties set forth in this chapter. "Chl…

§437B-10 Certified repair dealer. A dealer is a licensed and certified motor vehicle repair dealer if not less than fifty per cent of the mechanics employed by the dealer on a full-time basis are licensed-certified mechanics. [L 1975, c 143, pt of §2; gen ch 1985; am L 1998, c 19…

§437B-11 Prohibited practices. In addition to any other grounds for disciplinary action authorized by law, the following acts or omissions related to the repair of motor vehicles shall be grounds for invoking the enforcement procedures of section 437B-12:

§437B-11.2 REPEALED. L 1993, c 202, §4.

§437B-11.3 Aiding or abetting. Aiding or abetting an unlicensed person to evade this chapter or knowingly combining or conspiring with an unlicensed person, or allowing one's license to be used by an unlicensed person, or acting as agent or partner or associate, or otherwise, of …

§437B-11.4 REPEALED. L 1993, c 202, §4.

§437B-11.5 Advertising. No motor vehicle repair dealer shall advertise unless it holds a valid motor vehicle repair dealer license issued under this chapter. Advertisement includes, but is not limited to, the issuance of any card, sign, or device to any person, the causing, permi…

§437B-12 Enforcement. (a) In addition to any other actions authorized by law, in accordance with chapter 91, the board may fine, suspend, revoke, or refuse to renew the license of a motor vehicle repair dealer or mechanic for any violation of this chapter or rules adopted pursuan…

§437B-13 Invoices; supplying crash parts or used parts; customer's copy. All work done by a motor vehicle repair dealer, mechanic, or apprentice, including all warranty work, shall be recorded on an invoice and shall describe all service work done and parts supplied. Service work…

§437B-15 Estimate for labor and parts. (a) The motor vehicle repair dealer, mechanic, or apprentice shall give the customer a written estimated price for labor and parts necessary for a specific job prior to commencement of the job. Such written estimated price need not be given …

§437B-18 REPEALED. L 1986, c 150, §6.

§437B-2 Applicability of chapter. This chapter does not apply to:

§437B-20 License condition precedent to lien. No person required to be licensed under this chapter shall have the benefit of any lien for labor or materials or the right to sue on a contract for motor vehicle repairs done by the person unless the person was licensed at the time t…

§437B-23 Certification program. (a) The board, at its sole discretion, may enter into written agreements with entities, educational institutions, and other organizations to develop and administer a certification program for motor vehicle mechanics that will provide education and …

§437B-23.5 Apprentices and helpers. It shall be unlawful for any motor vehicle mechanic apprentice/trainee or motor vehicle mechanic helper to assist a motor vehicle repair dealer or motor vehicle mechanic unless the apprentice or helper works under the direct supervision of a li…

§437B-24 Certification required for mechanics prior to [licensure]. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b) below, every mechanic applying for [licensure] shall have passed the appropriate certification test provided for in this chapter. (b) Notwithstanding any provision of this…

§437B-26 Bond required to work on salvaged, wrecked, or dismantled motor vehicles; forfeiture. (a) Any motor vehicle repair dealer desiring to engage in the business of restoring or rebuilding salvaged, wrecked, or dismantled vehicles shall submit to the board a performance bond,…

§437B-3 Motor vehicle repair industry board. There shall be a motor vehicle repair industry board consisting of seven members. Three members of the board shall be persons connected with the motor vehicle repair industry and at least two of those members shall be motor vehicle mec…

§437B-6 REPEALED. L 1986, c 150, §5.

§437B-7 License required. On or after January 1, 1976, it shall be unlawful for any person to engage in the repair of motor vehicles for compensation without being licensed as a motor vehicle repair dealer or motor vehicle mechanic in accordance with this chapter. Every motor veh…

§437B-8 Powers to classify and limit license. (a) The board shall adopt rules necessary to effect the classification of motor vehicle mechanics in a manner consistent with the certification program established by this chapter, and shall limit the motor vehicle repair activities o…

§437B-9 Fees: application; biennial renewals; license; restoration. (a) The fees for each application, original biennial license, and renewal for the motor vehicle repair dealer and the motor vehicle mechanic shall be as provided in rules adopted by the department pursuant to cha…