Sec.14-164c-15a. Requirements for certified emissions repair technicians

(a) Any person may apply to the commissioner for registration as a certified emissions repair technician upon compliance with the following requirements:

(1) The person shall complete successfully a training course prescribed by the commissioner as provided in subsection (b) of this section; and

(2) The person shall thereafter take and pass a state certification test at a time and place determined by the commissioner; and

(3) The person shall submit proof acceptable to the commissioner that he is employed by a registered emissions repair facility as provided in section 14-164c-14a of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies.

(b) The training course shall comprise a course or courses given at both state technical and vocational schools, at community colleges, and at private training schools certified by the commissioner. Alternatively, a certified emissions repair technician may be trained by a manufacturer where such training is approved by the commissioner. Such approved manufacturer training affords the individual with emissions repair experience and knowledge with the opportunity to test out of preliminary courses, in order to continue to an advanced level course. ASE or manufacturer's certification may be substituted for preliminary course requirements, as determined by the commissioner.

(c) A certified emissions repair technician may be required by the commissioner to take and pass a re-certification test as follows:

(1) three (3) years after initial certification; or

(2) When such technician has an unsatisfactory emissions repair success record, as provided in section 14-164c-16a of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies, as determined by the commissioner.

(Adopted effective April 7, 1998; Amended May 28, 2004)