(a) An official inspection station license and/or a motor vehicle inspector's certificate may be suspended or revoked or renewal thereof may be refused by the commissioner on one or more of the following grounds:

1. (1) conviction of a crime involving moral turpitude, or other cause which would permit disqualification from receiving a license upon the original application;
2. (2) violation of any provision of the Motor Vehicle Inspection Law (article 5 of the Vehicle and Traffic Law) or of these regulations;
3. (3) failure to register as a repair shop, or suspension or revocation of a repair shop registration (this subdivision does not apply to fleet and dealer inspection stations);
4. (4) failure to attend a required motor vehicle inspection clinic or training session.

(b) In addition to, or in lieu of, suspending or revoking an official inspection station license, the commissioner may require an official inspection station to pay a civil penalty in accordance with subdivision (h) of section 303 of the Vehicle and Traffic Law.

Note:

An inspection station may be subject to additional penalties for failure to comply with Department of Environmental Conservation regulations concerning emissions standards. Refer to DEC regulations.