1. (a) An individual may not place a device into service, remove an out-of-order tag or perform inspections of LPG meters or ranch scales for payment of any kind unless he is registered with the department.

2. (b) The department may issue a registration to each individual who:

   1. (1) submits to the department an application obtained from the department; and

   2. (2) passes a written examination for each class of license which test the applicant's knowledge of Texas Weights and Measures Laws and Regulations, NIST Handbook 44 and NIST Publication 12.

      1. (A) Appointments for these examinations may be made at the Austin metrology laboratory or at one of the department's regional offices.
      2. (B) The minimum passing score for each examination shall be 70%.
3. (c) The registration is valid for a period of five years.
4. (d) If the applicant is a sole proprietorship, the licensed service company and the registered technician may be the same individual. Likewise, a licensed inspection company and registered technician may be the same individual.
5. (e) Examination fees for each class of license is $50.

Source Note:The provisions of this §12.60 adopted to be effective September 2, 1996, 21 TexReg 7960; amended to be effective November 5, 2001, 26 TexReg 8793.