1. (a) A service technician must inspect for the presence of a skimmer:

   1. (1) during a device performance review; and
   2. (2) each time a motor fuel dispenser is opened to perform device maintenance activities.

2. (b) A service technician or the service company that employs the technician must report the finding of a skimmer:

   1. (1) immediately to a merchant or dealer; and
   2. (2) within 24 hours to the department on a form prescribed by the department.

Source Note:The provisions of this §97.59 adopted to be effective September 1, 2020, 45 TexReg 6082; amended to be effective November 1, 2021, 46 TexReg 7403.