77Approved mechanics

77 Approved mechanics

77 Approved mechanics

(1) An individual may apply to the EPA for an approval to carry out tests or inspections.

(2) The application must—

(a) be made in the way approved by the EPA, and

(b) be supported by information required by the EPA.

(3) The EPA may require the applicant to provide to the EPA, within a specified time, further particulars the EPA considers necessary to decide the suitability of the applicant.

(4) The EPA must—

(a) decide an application by granting or refusing to grant the application, and

(b) give written notice of the decision to the applicant, including, if the application is granted, notice of—

(i) the date from which the approval takes effect, and

(ii) the conditions to which the approval is subject.

(5) The EPA may refuse to grant the application—

(a) if, in its opinion the applicant is not a fit and proper person to carry out tests or inspections, or

(b) for a reason the EPA considers appropriate.

(6) An approval—

(a) applies to tests or inspections generally or to tests or inspections of the class or classes of motor vehicles specified in the approval, and

(b) remains in force until it is surrendered, suspended or revoked, and

(c) must be given in the way and in the form approved by the EPA, and

(d) may be given unconditionally or subject to conditions the EPA considers appropriate.

(7) A person must not hold out as a person authorised to carry out tests or inspections, or issue an approved mechanic’s report in relation to a test or inspection, unless the person is an approved mechanic.

Maximum penalty—

(a) for a corporation—200 penalty units, or

(b) for an individual—100 penalty units.