39:8-13 - Charges - New Jersey Statutes

39:8-13.     Charges
    a.   A licensee may charge any owner whose vehicle was adjusted, corrected or repaired by or under the direction of the licensee an amount for certification to be determined by the director.

   b.   A licensee may charge any owner who himself has made the necessary adjustments, corrections or repairs an amount for reinspection computed at the hourly rate charged by the licensee for normal on premises repairs, and an amount for certification.  The director shall determine the average length of time required to reinspect a specific rejected item, which shall be the maximum time for which a licensee may charge, and shall determine the charge for certification.

   c.   Licensees shall post a schedule of charges for initial inspection, reinspection and for certification in a prominent place on the premises, and shall file a copy thereof with the director.

   d.   A licensee may charge an owner whose motor vehicle has been initially inspected by or under the direction of the licensee an amount to be determined by the director.

   e.   No licensed private inspection center shall require, as a condition of  performing the inspection, that any needed repairs or adjustments be done by the person or at the facility of the person performing the inspection.

   f.   No service or adjustment shall be performed on the vehicle at the licensed private inspection center where the vehicle was initially inspected unless the customer signs a written acknowledgment and waiver indicating that he understands his right to have service and adjustment done elsewhere and expressly waives his right.

   L. 1975, c. 156, s. 5, eff. July 16, 1975.  Amended by L. 1986, c. 22, s. 6, eff. June 2, 1986.