§ 8A-161.27. Examination of mechanics and technicians required; contents of examination; testing by other agencies.

(1)

Effective January 1, 1999, all applicants for certificates shall, every five (5) years, be required to have passed an AATI examination, an ASE examination, or other examination approved by the Director, designed to test the applicant's competency to correctly diagnose and perform repair work in the specific repair work certification category for which the applicant is applying. The examination shall be offered in English, Spanish and Creole; provided, however, in the event an examination in three (3) languages is not developed and ready for implementation by October 1, 1998, the requirement that the examination be offered in three (3) languages shall be eliminated. In addition to AATI and ASE, the Director may approve additional agencies for the purpose of administering such examinations.

(2)

Any person who previously obtained certification pursuant to Section 8A-161.26 and who demonstrates, in a sworn statement approved by the Director, that he or she has performed motor vehicle repair or paint and body work for the past ten (10) years, and that he or she is at least sixty (60) years of age, may obtain a certificate without having to, every five (5) years, pass an examination administered by AATI, ASE, or other agency approved by the Director, provided the person meets all other requirements of this article and earns annually at least eight (8) of the required sixteen (16) hours of continuing education in an area specific to the person's certification category, as set forth in Section 8A-161.25, and as identified on the sworn statement referenced in this subsection.

(3)

Any person with a current and valid limited authorization on June 2, 1998 who is unable to pass the required exam by January 1, 1999 may obtain a restricted specialty mechanic or paint and body technician certificate in the applicable category of repair work for a period of 12 months, unless the person elects to apply for an apprentice permit, if said person provides the Director with the required exam results indicating that the applicant has not passed the exam, and the applicant meets all other requirements of this article. A restricted specialty mechanic or paint and body technician is subject to all provisions of this article, including completion of the required continuing education hours; however, a restricted specialty mechanic or paint and body technician may not inspect or approve the repair work of others. A restricted specialty mechanic or paint and body technician who fails to pass the required exam by January 1, 2000 shall be issued an apprentice permit.

(Ord. No. 92-38, § 2, 5-19-92; Ord. No. 95-136, § 3, 7-25-95; Ord. No. 96-124, § 2, 7-18-96; Ord. No. 97-70, § 1, 6-3-97; Ord. No. 98-77, § 1, 6-2-98; Ord. No. 02-34, § 1, 2-26-02; Ord. No. 15-14, § 3, 3-3-15)