For the purpose of establishing a system of official inspection stations, the department shall issue certificates of appointment to privately owned facilities within this Commonwealth that comply with the requirements of this chapter and regulations adopted by the department. The department shall issue instructions and all necessary forms to such facilities. Official inspection stations are authorized to inspect vehicles and mass transit vehicles and issue official certificates of inspection.
(June 18, 1980, P.L.223, No.67, eff. imd.)