1. An application for a Class A certification or for the renewal of such a certification must be filed with the Department upon forms supplied by the Department. The application must be accompanied by such proof as the Department requires to demonstrate that the applicant is in compliance with all criteria set forth in NRS 487.652 and any regulations adopted pursuant thereto.

2. Before a Class A certificate is issued to a licensed body shop, the Department must inspect the body shop to ensure that the body shop meets or exceeds the requirements set forth in NRS 487.652 and any regulations adopted pursuant thereto.

3. The Department shall notify a licensed body shop at least 72 hours before an inspection is performed pursuant to subsection 2.

4. The Department shall charge an application fee of $300 for the issuance or renewal of a Class A certificate which must be submitted with the application. Fees collected by the Department pursuant to this subsection must be deposited with the State Treasurer for credit to the Motor Vehicle Fund.

5. Upon receipt of the application and the required fee, and when satisfied that the applicant meets or exceeds the requirements set forth in NRS 487.652 and any regulations adopted pursuant thereto, the Department must issue to the licensed body shop a Class A certificate or renew such certification. The certificate must contain the name and the address of the licensed body shop and the name of the operator of the licensed body shop.

6. A Class A certificate expires on April 30 of each year.

(Added to NRS by 2007, 3430)