Section R18-2-1018. Certificate of Inspection

A.      A fleet station other than a government entity fleet station shall use completed certificates of inspection as evidence that its vehicles meet the requirements of this Article unless inspec- tion data is electronically transmitted to MVD under A.R.S. § 49-542(Q). If a fleet vehicle is inspected at a state station, the vehicle inspection report provided under R18-2-1011 shall be used.

B.       A certificate of inspection shall contain the following informa- tion:

1.        VIN,

2.        Model year,

3.        License number,

4.        If applicable, a statement that the inspection meets area A requirements,

5.        Owner of vehicle,

6.        Date of expiration, according to R18-2-1019(F)(1)(b),

7.        Fleet station permit number, and

8.        Inspector’s signature and license number.

C.      A certificate of inspection issued to a fleet vehicle is transfer- able to an auctioneer licensed as a used motor vehicle dealer to sell the vehicle. The certificate of inspection is valid for a period not to exceed 180 days after the transfer unless the vehicle is reregistered with a new owner, in which case the vehicle shall be inspected according to this Article before the reregistration.

D.      A certificate of inspection, complete or incomplete, is not transferable except as provided in subsection (C) or except when submitted to MVD for the purpose of vehicle registra- tion.

E.       Only a person who meets the requirements of R18-2- 1019(D)(4) is authorized to purchase certificates of inspection, certificates of waiver, or Government Vehicle Certificates of Inspection.

Historical Note

Adopted effective January 13, 1976 (Supp. 76-1).

Amended effective January 3, 1977 (Supp. 77-1).

Amended effective March 2, 1978 (Supp. 78-2).

Amended subsection (A) effective January 1, 1987, filed December 31, 1986 (Supp. 86-6). Former Section R9-3- 1018 renumbered as Section R18-2-1018 and amended effective August 1, 1988 (Supp. 88-3). Amended effec-

tive November 14, 1994 (Supp. 94-4). Amended by final

rulemaking at 6 A.A.R. 562, effective January 14, 2000 (Supp. 00-1). Amended by final rulemaking at 8 A.A.R.

90, effective January 1, 2002 (Supp. 01-4).