- (a) All used automotive parts recycling businesses shall be inspected periodically, or as a result of a complaint. These inspections will be performed to determine compliance with the requirements of the Act and this chapter. In addition, the department may make information available to used automotive parts recycling business owners and managers on best practices for risk-reduction techniques.
- (b) Inspections shall be performed during the normal operating hours of the used automotive parts recycling business. The department may conduct inspections under the Act and this chapter with or without advance notice.
- (c) The department inspector will contact the licensee, manager, or representative upon arrival at the facility location, and before proceeding with the inspection.
- (d) The licensee, manager, or representative shall cooperate with the inspector in the performance of the inspection.
- (e) Periodic inspections under this section are in addition to any complaint based inspections and those inspections do not restrict the department's right to enter the licensed facility for purposes of enforcement and compliance.
Source Note:The provisions of this §87.44 adopted to be effective January 11, 2010, 35 TexReg 232; amended to be effective February 1, 2020, 45 TexReg 541.