§ 8A-161.24. Specialty and master mechanics required.

(a)

Effective October 1, 1998, all motor vehicle repair shops shall have at least one (1) specialty or master mechanic or paint/body technician in its employ who has obtained a certificate in each category of repair work which the motor vehicle repair shop provides or offers to provide to the public.

(b)

Effective October 1, 1995, any repair work performed by any person who has not obtained a certificate shall be supervised, inspected and approved in writing by a motor vehicle mechanic or technician who has obtained a certificate in the applicable category of repair work in accordance with the provisions of this article. The requirements of this provision shall not apply to minor repair services.

(1)

A master mechanic shall neither inspect, supervise nor approve repair work performed by more than three (3) motor vehicle mechanic apprentices.

(2)

A specialty mechanic, paint technician, or body technician shall neither inspect, supervise nor approve repair work performed by more than two (2) motor vehicle mechanics or two (2) paint/body apprentices.

(c)

Effective October 1, 1995, and until December 31, 1998, repair work which is not deemed to be a minor repair service as defined in this article shall only be performed by a master or specialty mechanic or paint/body technician who has obtained a certificate in the applicable category of the repair work, or by a person issued a limited authorization, or by an apprentice whose work is inspected and approved by a master or specialty mechanic or paint/body technician who has obtained a certificate in the applicable category of the repair work.

(d)

Effective January 1, 1999, repair work which is not deemed to be a minor repair service as defined in this article shall only be performed by a master or specialty mechanic or paint/body technician who has obtained a certificate in the applicable category of the repair work, or by a specialty mechanic, paint/body technician, or apprentice whose work is inspected and approved by a master or specialty mechanic or paint/body technician who has obtained a certificate in the applicable category of the repair work.

(Ord. No. 92-38, § 2, 5-19-92; Ord. No. 94-63, § 1, 4-19-94; Ord. No. 95-136, § 2, 7-25-95; Ord. No. 96-124, § 1, 7-18-96; Ord. No. 98-77, § 1, 6-2-98)