Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 15C-22.001 - Minimum Requirements for Program Participation

(1) This rule and Section 319.141, F.S., establish the minimum requirements for participation in the Private Rebuilt Motor Vehicle Inspection Program (PRVIP).

(2) Participation in PRVIP requires approval by the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (department).

(3) Each PRVIP applicant must apply to the department on HSMV #82997, Application for Authorization as a Private Rebuilt Motor Vehicle Inspection Facility (effective 3/2023), incorporated herein by reference and available at: http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-15231 and https://www.flhsmv.gov/pdf/forms/82997.pdf

(4) Each PRVIP participant (participant) shall have and maintain, in favor of the Department, a surety bond or irrevocable letter of credit in the amount of $100, 000 covering all of the participant's activities in Florida under PRVIP as outlined herein, issued by an entity licensed to do business in the State of Florida The $100, 000 surety bond or irrevocable letter of credit shall allow for claims to be made for at least one year after cessation of business activities to cover any loss or damages which may arise.

(5) Each participant shall secure and maintain a facility that meets the requirements of Section 319.141, F.S., at a permanent fixed structure in the state of Florida, within an authorized county, as evidenced by proof of ownership or written lease at an address recognized by the United States Postal Service, where the only services provided on such property are rebuilt inspection services. The facility must provide proof to the department that it meets all applicable zoning requirements.

(6) In addition to meeting the requirements of Section 319.141, F.S., participants shall, at all times, meet the following requirements:

(a) Participant, including owners, partners, corporate officers, and the facility inspectors employed by the facility shall be digitally fingerprinted using a Florida Department of Law Enforcement provider to conduct a criminal background check which demonstrates that such persons have not been convicted of a felony, pled guilty to a felony, pled nolo contendre to a felony, or been incarcerated for a felony in the previous 10 years.

(b) Participant, including owners, partners, corporate officers, and the inspectors employed by the facility shall annually attest that they do not have a direct or indirect interest in any motor vehicle that the facility has inspected or proposes to inspect, and are not employed by or do not have an ownership interest in or other financial arrangement with the owner, operator, manager, or employee of a motor vehicle repair shop as defined in Section 559.903, F.S., a motor vehicle dealer as defined in Section 320.27(1)(c), F.S., a towing company, a vehicle storage company, a vehicle auction, an insurance company, a salvage yard, a metal retailer, or a metal rebuilder from which they receive remuneration, directly or indirectly, for the referral of customers for rebuilt inspection services.

(7) Participant must maintain the following items at all times to continue to be authorized:

(a) Certification from the Florida Division of Corporations showing current registration of entity to conduct business in the state of Florida including any fictitious name registration, if applicable.

Notes

Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 15C-22.001

Rulemaking Authority 319.141, 319.1414, 319.17 FS. Law Implemented 319.141, 319.1414 FS.

Adopted by Florida Register Volume 49, Number 055, March 21, 2023 effective 4/2/2023.

New 4-2-23.