New Jersey Administrative Code

(a) Where, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 39:8-1 et seq., or any regulation adopted thereunder, the Chief Administrator has the authority to suspend, revoke or refuse to grant or renew the license of a private inspection facility, the Chief Administrator shall also have the authority to im…

(a) The Chief Administrator, or any person designated by him or her, shall have the power to investigate and gather evidence of violations of N.J.S.A. 39:8-1 et seq., or of any regulation adopted thereunder, by a private inspection facility. (b) The Chief Administrator, or any pe…

(a) The Chief Administrator shall notify the applicant, in writing by certified mail, of any refusal to grant or renew a private inspection facility license to the applicant and the grounds thereof. Written notice shall be mailed to the applicant at the address listed on the appl…

(a) If an applicant has been notified in accordance with N.J.A.C. 13:20-44.22(a) that the Chief Administrator refuses to grant or renew a private inspection facility license to him or her, the applicant shall be entitled to an administrative hearing concerning such refusal provid…

Any hearing concerning the suspension, revocation or refusal to grant or renew a private inspection facility license shall be conducted in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act, N.J.S.A. 52:14B-1 et seq., and the Uniform Administrative Procedure Rules, N.J.A.C. 1:1. No…

(a) No person whose application for a private inspection facility license is refused shall be entitled to apply for a license under this subchapter for a period of one year from the effective date of such refusal. (b) No person whose license is suspended or revoked shall be entit…

(a) A fee as set forth in N.J.S.A. 39:3-10a shall be payable to the Motor Vehicle Commission for the restoration of a private inspection facility license which is suspended or revoked pursuant to N.J.S.A. 39:8-1 et seq. or this subchapter. Such license restoration fee shall be pa…

(a) This subchapter shall apply to every person engaged in the business of a private inspection facility which performs inspections, reinspections and certifications of motor vehicles, including emission control systems. (b) No person shall, on or after June 29, 1995, engage in t…

(a) Any person seeking to engage in the business of a private inspection facility shall apply, in accordance with the provisions of this subchapter, to the Chief Administrator for a license authorizing him or her to engage in such business. An application for a private inspection…

(a) Each applicant shall be a proper person to hold a private inspection facility license. In assessing whether an applicant is a proper person, the Chief Administrator shall consider the character, financial responsibility, prior record while operating as a principal of a busine…

(a) Each initial application for a private inspection facility license shall be accompanied by a nonrefundable application fee of $ 20.00 payable to the Motor Vehicle Commission. (b) Each initial or renewal application for a private inspection facility license shall be accompanie…

(a) Each licensee shall, no later than 30 days before the expiration of the license, submit to the Chief Administrator an application to renew its current license provided that such licensee is not prohibited from applying for a license as specified in N.J.A.C. 13:20-44.25. An ap…

(a) Each private inspection facility license, although issued and delivered to a licensee, shall at all times be the property of the State of New Jersey. (b) Upon any suspension, revocation, refusal or failure to renew or other termination of a private inspection facility license…

(a) Licensed private inspection facilities shall be located in a structure having a garage-type entrance and one or more service bays or lanes; except that licensed private inspection facilities that perform inspections, reinspections, and certifications exclusively at the busine…

(a)P.L. 1995, c. 112 provides for the registration of motor vehicle emission repair facilities by the Chief Administrator of the Motor Vehicle Commission. The purpose of this subchapter is to establish a system for the registration of motor vehicle emission repair facilities that…

Motor vehicle emission repair facilities shall be subject to the provisions of N.J.A.C. 13:45A-26C. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:20-45.10 Amended by R.1999 d.422, effective 12/6/1999. See: 31 New Jersey Register 2466(a), 31 New Jersey Register 4078(a). Changed N.J.A.C. reference.…

(a) Each registrant shall display an outdoor sign which shall read: "Registered: State of New Jersey Motor Vehicle Emission Repair Facility". The sign shall include the registration number of the motor vehicle emission repair facility. The sign must contain letters at least two i…

(a) Any advertising used by the motor vehicle emission repair facility in any printed or published material shall contain and prominently display the registration number of the facility. (b) Any advertising used by the motor vehicle emission repair facility in any radio broadcast…

Every motor vehicle emission repair facility that charges a per diem fee to store a motor vehicle on its premises shall disclose in writing, prior to initiating emission-related or OBD-related repair(s), the amount of such storage charge to the customer. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § …

(a) In addition to any violation of N.J.S.A. 39:8-1 et seq., the Chief Administrator may refuse to renew a registration or suspend or revoke the registration of any motor vehicle emission repair facility if he or she determines that the applicant or registrant: 1. Has made a fals…

If the motor vehicle emission repair facility performs safety equipment repairs, the registrant or someone in his or her employment must meet the mechanic qualification standard as set forth in N.J.A.C. 13:20-44.19. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:20-45.15

(a) The registrant or someone in his or her employment shall be certified as a repair technician. (b) No emissions-related or OBD-related repairs to "gasoline-fueled," "bi-fueled," or "diesel-fueled" motor vehicles as defined at N.J.A.C. 13:20-43.1 may be performed for compensati…

Where, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 39:8-1 et seq., or any regulation adopted thereunder, the Chief Administrator has the authority to suspend, revoke or refuse to renew the registration of a motor vehicle emission repair facility, the Chief Administrator shall also have the authority to…

(a) The Chief Administrator, or any person designated by him or her, shall have the power to investigate and gather evidence of violations of N.J.S.A. 39:8-1 et seq., or of any regulation adopted thereunder, by a motor vehicle emission repair facility. (b) The Chief Administrator…

(a) The Chief Administrator shall notify the applicant, in writing by certified mail, of any refusal to renew a motor vehicle emission repair facility registration and the grounds thereof. Written notice shall be mailed to the applicant at the address listed on the application or…

(a) This subchapter shall apply to every person engaged in the business of a motor vehicle emission repair facility. (b) No person shall, on or after June 29, 1995, engage in the business of a motor vehicle emission repair facility unless registered by the Chief Administrator in …

(a) If an applicant has been notified in accordance with N.J.A.C. 13:20-45.19(a) that the Chief Administrator refuses to renew a motor vehicle emission repair facility registration, the applicant shall be entitled to an administrative hearing concerning such refusal provided that…

Any hearing concerning the suspension, revocation or refusal to renew a motor vehicle emission repair facility registration shall be conducted in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act, N.J.S.A. 52:14B-1 et seq., and the Uniform Administrative Procedure Rules, N.J.A.C. …

(a) No person whose renewal application for a motor vehicle emission repair facility registration is refused shall be entitled to apply for a registration under this subchapter for a period of one year from the effective date of such refusal. (b) No person whose registration is s…

(a) A fee as set forth in N.J.S.A. 39:3-10a shall be payable to the Motor Vehicle Commission for the restoration of a motor vehicle emission repair facility registration which is suspended or revoked pursuant to N.J.S.A. 39:8-1 et seq. or this subchapter. Such registration restor…

The following words and terms, when used in this subchapter, shall have the following meanings unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. "Advertising" means any printed or published materials including, but not limited to, direct mail, circulars, leaflets, pamphlets, newspa…

(a) Any person seeking to engage in the business of a motor vehicle emission repair facility shall apply, in accordance with the provisions of this subchapter, to the Chief Administrator for a registration authorizing him or her to engage in such business. An application for a mo…

Each applicant shall be at least 18 years old, and must have the legal capacity to contract, to be sued and to be liable for all debts. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:20-45.5

Each initial or renewal application for a motor vehicle emission repair facility registration shall be accompanied by a registration fee of $50.00 payable to the Motor Vehicle Commission. Such registration fee shall be returned to the applicant only in the event that the Chief Ad…

(a) Each registrant shall, no later than 30 days before the expiration of the registration, submit to the Chief Administrator an application to renew its current registration provided that such registrant is not prohibited from applying for a registration as specified in N.J.A.C.…

(a) Each motor vehicle emission repair facility registration, although issued and delivered to a registrant, shall at all times be the property of the State of New Jersey. (b) Upon any suspension, revocation, refusal to renew or other termination of a motor vehicle emission repai…

(a) In the case of a sole proprietorship, the owner and/or possessor of a controlling interest in the motor vehicle emission repair facility shall be responsible to the Chief Administrator for the conduct of the business of the facility and for all actions performed by his or her…

The following words and terms, when used in this subchapter, shall have the following meanings unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. "Chief Administrator" means the Chief Administrator of the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission. "Department" means the Department of Envi…

(a) Except as otherwise provided in P.L. 1995, c. 157 and in (b) below, heavy-duty diesel trucks, diesel powered motor vehicles, and diesel buses (as defined in this subchapter) that are operated in New Jersey shall be subject to roadside diesel emission inspections in accordance…

(a) Roadside diesel emission inspections shall, except as hereafter provided, consist of an emission inspection; confirmation that the vehicle conforms to the general public highway standards established by the Department of Environmental Protection at N.J.A.C. 7:27-14.4; an exam…

(a) The Chief Administrator shall prescribe a uniform report upon which diesel emission inspection test results and the certification thereof shall be recorded by the roadside inspector. The uniform report shall contain a statement or statements establishing the following: 1. The…

Information pertaining to penalties for violation of N.J.S.A. 39:8-62, the repairs that may effect a reduction of penalty, and the certification necessary to substantiate those repairs and compliance with emission standards shall be served with the complaint and summons alleging …

(a) The owner and the lessee, if any, of a heavy-duty diesel truck, diesel powered motor vehicle, or diesel bus operated in violation of N.J.S.A. 39:8-62 shall be jointly and severally liable for a civil penalty. For a first violation, the owner or lessee shall pay a civil penalt…

The Division of State Police may order out-of-service any vehicle that is registered or present in this State if the civil penalty imposed pursuant to P.L. 1995, c.157 and this subchapter remains unpaid after the date on which it became due and owing. A vehicle placed out-of-serv…

(a) No person shall conduct a roadside emission inspection specified by this subchapter unless certified by the Chief Administrator as having adequate training and competence to perform the test. In order to receive such certification, a roadside inspector shall complete a course…

(a) This subchapter shall be applicable to all motor vehicles registered in New Jersey originally designed by the manufacturer to carry 10 or more passengers, excluding the driver, operated by, or under contract with, a public or governmental agency, or religious or other charita…

The following words and terms, when used in this subchapter and in N.J.A.C. N.J.A.C. 13:20-50A, 50B, 50C, and 50D shall have the following meanings unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. "Accident" or "crash" means: 1. A collision involving a school bus or vehicle that r…