Section 257.171. Compliance with industry repair standards; alternative to denial, suspension, or revocation of certification.

(1) A certified  specialty  or  master  mechanic  or  mechanic trainee shall not depart from, or disregard in any material  respect, accepted  motor   vehicle repair  industry   standards.   Compliance   with published   vehicle    manufacturer, parts   manufacturer,   equipment manufacturer, or recognized aftermarket repair manual specifications shall create a presumption that the mechanic or mechanic trainee has   followed accepted motor vehicle repair industry standards.

(2)     When the administrator, after notice and hearing as required by law, determines that a specialty or master mechanic or mechanic trainee  has violated subrule (1) of this rule, the administrator may, pursuant  to section 21 of the  act, require the specialty or master mechanic or mechanic trainee to do both of the following:

(a)     Successfully complete a designated training course or program as   a prerequisite to continued certification.

(b)   Only perform specific motor vehicle repairs or   repair  procedures     as identified by the administrator   until  the  training               course     or    program described in subdivision

(a) of this subrule is completed.

History: 1988 AACS.