Title 25, Professions And Occupations

§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-12.1] Citation for licensee violations; fines. (a) In addition to any other remedy available under this chapter, the department may issue a citation to any person who holds a motor vehicle repair dealer or motor vehicle mechanic license for any of the following violations …

[§437B-12.5] Cumulative penalties. Unless otherwise expressly provided, the remedies or penalties provided by this chapter are cumulative to each other and to the remedies or penalties available under all other laws of this State. [L 1986, c 211, §1]

§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-14] Return of replaced parts; exceptions. Upon request of the customer at the time the work order is taken, the motor vehicle repair dealer, mechanic, or apprentice shall return replaced parts to the customer at the time of the completion of the work excepting such parts a…

§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-16] Records required; inspection. Each motor vehicle repair dealer shall maintain such records as are required by rules adopted by the board. The records shall be open for reasonable inspection by the board or other law enforcement officials. All such records shall be main…

[§437B-17] Sign required concerning board; notice to customer. The board shall design and approve of a sign which shall be placed in all motor vehicle repair dealer locations in a place and manner conspicuous to the public. Such sign shall give notice that inquiries concerning se…

[§437B-19] Jurisdiction of circuit court; procedure. The circuit court of the judicial circuit in which any person carries on, or attempts to carry on, business as a motor vehicle repair dealer or acts or holds oneself out as a motor vehicle mechanic or motor vehicle mechanic app…

§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-21] Civil action. Nothing in this chapter shall prohibit the bringing of a civil action against a motor vehicle repair dealer, mechanic, or apprentice by an individual. [L 1975, c 143, pt of §2]

[§437B-22] Failure to comply with chapter; misdemeanor. Any person who fails to comply with the provisions of this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor. [L 1975, c 143, pt of §2]

§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-4 Powers and duties of board. In addition to any other powers and duties authorized by law, the board, in accordance with this chapter and chapter 91 shall:

§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-7.5 Requirements for licensing of repair dealer; inspection. (a) Before a motor vehicle repair dealer license is granted by the board, the applicant shall establish that the applicant is or employs a full-time motor vehicle mechanic licensed with the board, and has a repair…

§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…