Sec.13b-99-2. Inspection required

(a) Each taxicab shall be inspected biennially within the ninety day period immediately preceding the expiration date of its registration. The commissioner may, in his discretion, designate another schedule for such biennial inspections in order to administer the program more efficiently or economically.

(b) All inspections performed pursuant to the provisions of this section shall be performed by a licensed dealer or repairer, authorized by the commissioner to conduct such inspections, in accordance with the inspection procedures and inspection standards as defined in section 13b-99-1 of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies. No inspection, conducted pursuant to the provisions of subsection (a) of this section shall be performed by a person, firm, or corporation with an ownership interest in the inspected vehicle or by any person employed by a person, firm, or corporation with an ownership interest in the inspected vehicle. For the purpose of this subsection, the term "ownership interest" shall include, but not be limited to, sole or joint ownership; a partnership interest; or being an officer, director, or shareholder of a corporation.

(c) The inspection of a taxicab, that is to be placed in service for the first time, shall be conducted by the Department at a designated branch of the Department with indoor inspection lanes. No taxicab shall be eligible for initial registration by the commissioner unless it has passed such inspection conducted by DMV. A list of designated branches will be maintained at the main office of the Department and shall be available upon request to any member of the public.

(d) A licensed dealer or repairer authorized by the commissioner to conduct such inspections shall be allowed to charge a maximum fee of twenty dollars ($20) for each inspection performed. There shall be no fee charged for the re-inspection of failed items cited during the initial inspection.

(e) If a taxicab operator fails to comply with the inspection requirements of this section, the commissioner shall deny the renewal of its registration, and shall not permit registration until the taxicab meets such requirements.

(Effective July 27, 1993; Amended April 13, 2007)