Sec. 10.

(1) Subject to subsection (3) and section 10b(3) and (4), an individual may become certified as a specialty mechanic in 1 or more repair categories described in section 10b(1) or (2) if that individual takes 1 or more examinations, developed or approved by the administrator, and receives scores, as determined by the administrator, that indicate competency to perform motor vehicle repairs in the repair category or categories.

(2) An individual may apply for a specialty mechanic's certificate in any or all repair categories but he or she is only required to pay 1 certification fee if the individual applies for more than 1 category at 1 time.

(3) On application, the department shall issue an initial specialty mechanic's certificate in BAIID service, without examination, to an individual who holds a valid specialty mechanic's certificate in electrical systems repair on June 5, 2016.

(4) By October 4, 2016, the administrator shall develop or adopt an examination for specialty mechanic certification in the repair or service category described in section 10b(1)(l) for an individual who is engaged, for compensation, in BAIID service.

(5) An individual may apply for and receive a certificate as a master mechanic for automobiles or light trucks if he or she is qualified as a specialty mechanic in all of the repair categories described in section 10b(1), except that qualification in a specialty category described in section 10b(1)(i), (j), (k), or (l) is not necessary for a master mechanic's certificate.

(6) An individual may apply for and receive a certificate as a master mechanic for heavy-duty trucks if that individual is qualified as a specialty mechanic in all repair categories described in section 10b(2), except that certification in the repair category described in section 10b(2)(g) is not necessary for a master mechanic's certificate described in this subsection.

History: 1974, Act 300, Eff. Apr. 1, 1975 ;-- Am. 2000, Act 366, Imd. Eff. Jan. 2, 2001 ;-- Am. 2016, Act 33, Eff. June 6, 2016 ;-- Am. 2016, Act 430, Eff. Apr. 4, 2017