Sec. 547.203. VEHICLE EQUIPMENT TESTING: DEPARTMENT STANDARDS. (a) The department shall prescribe standards for and approve testing facilities to: (1) review test data submitted by a manufacturer to show compliance with a department standard; and (2) test an item of vehicle equipment independently in connection with a proceeding to determine compliance with a department standard. (b) The department may not impose a product certification or approval fee, including a fee for testing facility approval. (c) The department may: (1) by rule, require a manufacturer of an item of vehicle equipment sold in this state to submit adequate test data to show that the item complies with department standards; (2) periodically require a manufacturer to submit revised test data to demonstrate continuing compliance; (3) purchase an item of vehicle equipment at retail for the purpose of review and testing under Subsection (a); and (4) enter into cooperative arrangements with other states and interstate agencies to reduce duplication of testing and to facilitate compliance with rules under Subsection (c)(1).
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