1. (a) The commission by rule shall establish reasonable and necessary fees for certification as an inspection station.

2. (b) The fees established under this section may not be less than:

   1. (1) except as provided by Subdivision (2) or (3):

      1. (A) $100 for certification until August 31 of the odd-numbered year after the date of appointment as an inspection station; and
      2. (B) $100 for certification for each subsequent two-year period;

   2. (2) if an applicant for certification as an inspection station has been convicted of a violation of this chapter relating to an emissions inspection under Subchapter F:

      1. (A) $500 for certification until August 31 of the odd-numbered year after the date of appointment as an inspection station; and
      2. (B) $100 for certification for each subsequent two-year period; and

   3. (3) if an applicant for certification as an inspection station has been convicted of two or more violations of this chapter relating to an emissions inspection under Subchapter F:

      1. (A) $1,500 for certification until August 31 of the odd-numbered year after the date of appointment as an inspection station; and
      2. (B) $100 for certification for each subsequent two-year period.

Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.

Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1202 (S.B. 197), Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2011.

Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 595 (S.B. 616), Sec. 3.009, eff. September 1, 2019.