The department, working cooperatively with other agencies and entities, will establish a safety audit program. The department, or its authorized representatives, will be required to:

1. A. randomly audit district school bus maintenance and inspections records;
2. B. conduct random school bus inspections as a division, or through joint power agreements with other agencies, or contract with other entities;
3. C. conduct random school bus inspections in compliance with the department’s guide for school bus maintenance and safety audit program;

4. D. maintain records of the school districts inspection and safety audits.

   [12-31-98; 6.41.2.8 NMAC - Rn, 6 NMAC 9.5.1.8 & A, 07-31-01; A, 11-13-09]