Section 4726 - Certification of mechanics(a) General rule.--No mechanic shall conduct motor vehicle inspections or mass transit vehicle inspections at an official inspection station unless certified as to training, qualifications and competence by the department or the department's designate according to department regulations. The regulations relating to mass transit vehicle inspections shall require that any mechanic conducting such inspections shall possess proven competence in the area of mass transit vehicle operation and maintenance. The provisions of this title or regulations adopted thereunder shall not be construed or applied in a manner which would preclude or impair the right of a person who is a resident of another state, and who is in possession of a valid driver's license issued by such state, to be certified to conduct motor vehicle inspections or mass transit vehicle inspections at an official inspection station in this Commonwealth. A certified official inspection mechanic performing a road test on a vehicle for the purpose of conducting a motor vehicle inspection is not required to hold a commercial driver's license if the entire road test is performed on private property, provided the mechanic holds a valid Class C driver's license and the road test area is of adequate space and size to perform a complete and proper road test as specified in department regulations. No official inspection station appointment shall be issued or renewed unless a certified official inspection mechanic is employed there.(b) Supervision and suspension.--The department shall supervise mechanics certified under this section and may suspend the certification issued to a mechanic or may impose a monetary penalty if it finds that the mechanic has improperly conducted inspections or has violated or failed to comply with any of the provisions of this chapter or regulations adopted by the department. The department shall maintain a list of all certified mechanics and of those whose certification has been suspended. Any suspended certificate shall be returned immediately to the department.(c) Judicial review.--{Repealed by 2016 Amendment.]Amended by P.L. TBD 2016 No. 165, § 6, eff. 1/3/2017. 1976, June 17, P.L. 162, No. 81, § 1, effective July 1, 1977. Amended 1980, June 18, P.L. 223, No. 67, § 2, imd. effective; 1980, June 18, P.L. 229, No. 68, § 5, effective in 60 days; 1982, May 26, P.L. 435, No. 129, § 7, imd. effective; 1993, June 28, P.L. 137, No. 33, § 6, effective in 60 days; 1993, July 2, P.L. 408, No. 58, § 7, imd. effective.