Section 40. General qualifications for certification

Every applicant for certification as a certified natural gas automobile mechanic or technician shall meet the requirements and have the qualifications provided in this section.

1. The applicant shall be at least 18 years old.

2. Unless otherwise exempted, the applicant shall meet the current educational requirements by passing all required courses prior to the time the applicant sits for the examination and applies for certification.

3. Unless otherwise exempted, the applicant shall have passed the examination provided by the department or by a testing organization acting on behalf of the department.

4. The applicant shall meet the experience requirements in 18VAC120-50-50.

5. In those instances where the applicant is required to take the certification examination, the applicant shall follow all rules established by the department or testing organization with regard to conduct at the examination. Such rules shall include all written instructions communicated prior to the examination date and all instructions communicated at the site, either written or oral, on the date of the examination. Failure to comply with all rules established by the department or the testing organization with regard to conduct at the examination shall be grounds for denial of the application and may result in the voiding of the examination or scores or both.

6. The applicant shall sign, as part of the application, a statement certifying that the applicant has read and understands Chapter 23.4 (§ 54.1-2355 et seq.) of Title 54.1 of the Code of Virginia and this chapter.

7. The department may make further inquiries or investigations or require a personal interview with the applicant with respect to the qualification of the applicant to verify information and documentation, or to clarify information supplied.

8. In accordance with § 54.1-204 of the Code of Virginia, each applicant shall disclose the following information:

a. All misdemeanor convictions within three years of the date of the application; and

b. All felony convictions during his lifetime.

Any plea of nolo contendere shall be considered a conviction for the purpose of this subdivision. The record of conviction received from a court shall be accepted as prima facie evidence of a conviction or finding of guilt. The department, at its discretion, may deny certification to any applicant in accordance with § 54.1-204 of the Code of Virginia.

9. The applicant shall report all suspensions, revocations, or surrender of a certificate or license that is connected with a disciplinary action or that has been the subject of discipline in any jurisdiction prior to applying for certification in Virginia. The director, at his discretion, may deny certification to any applicant based on prior suspensions, revocations, or surrender of certifications or licenses connected with disciplinary action by any jurisdiction.

Historical Notes

Derived from Volume 32, Issue 17, eff. July 1, 2016.

Statutory Authority

§§ 54.1-201 and 54.1-2356 of the Code of Virginia.