HB 3322

Abstract

Requires person that engages in business as vehicle repair shop to obtain certificate from Director of Department of Consumer and Business Services. Specifies information, fees and other items applicant must submit to director. Permits director to specify expiration date for certificate and to renew certificate. Permits director to petition court for injunction against person that engages in business as vehicle repair shop without certificate and permits court to impose penalty of not more than $15,000 if director proves by preponderance of evidence that person did not possess certificate. Permits department to inspect certificate holder's facility or premises for specified purposes. Permits director to suspend, revoke, refuse to renew or condition renewal of certificate under certain circumstances. Requires certificate holder to maintain corporate surety bond or irrevocable letter of credit in specified amount. Permits person that suffered ascertainable loss of money or property as result of certificate holder's actions to bring action against certificate holder's bond or letter of credit. Specifies limits on certain recoveries against bond or letter of credit. Declares emergency, effective on passage.