Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 15C-22.006 - Rebuilt Inspection Decals Requirements and Procedures

(1) The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (department) shall provide rebuilt decals to each department-authorized Private Rebuilt Motor Vehicle Inspection Program (PRVIP) participant (participant). The participant shall appoint an individual authorized to request and receive rebuilt decals from the department.

(2) If a rebuilt decal is damaged or defaced, the authorized facility inspector shall replace the decal with an undamaged decal and record both decal numbers in the appropriate log required to be maintained by the authorized facility.

(3) The participant shall appoint an authorized individual to maintain accountability of all rebuilt decals provided by the department.

(4) The rebuilt decals, the approved facility stamp, and other documents must be safe and securely stored at all times.

(5) The participant shall use rebuilt decals in sequential order.

(6) The participant shall return voided decals to the department with a completed voided decal form.

(7) The department shall periodically conduct a records inspection at each facility that includes a review of the accountability of rebuilt decals.

(8) The participant shall maintain a log that tracks the issuance and voiding of rebuilt decals. The log must include the facility name, inspector name, date decal issued, decal audit number, year, make, model, and complete VIN of the vehicle, title number, owner/dealer name and address, and name and address of courier, if applicable. The facility shall log decals in sequential order.

(9) If a vehicle passes the physical inspection:

(a) A rebuilt decal shall be properly affixed to the vehicle by the participant in accordance with Procedure TL-37, incorporated by reference in Rule 15C-22.002, F.A.C., as follows:

1. Motor vehicles: The decal shall be affixed to the left front pillar, or as near as possible to this location. The decal should not be placed on a removable part, such as a door.

2. Motorcycles: The decal shall be affixed to the "down tube" below the deck, generally aligned with the middle of the gas tank.

3. Other vehicles: The decal shall be affixed to a permanent area of the vehicle. The decal must not be affixed to any removable part, such as a door.

Notes

Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 15C-22.006

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.