OAR 735-152-0037: Late Renewal of Dismantler Certificate

(1) An application to renew a dismantler certificate will not be considered late if the dismantler submits an application for renewal within 15 days of the date that the previous certificate expired, and the application is submitted with all applicable fees and a surety bond in effect during that 15-day period. (2) An application to renew a dismantler certificate is late, and subject to the late payment charge under ORS 822.700(3), if the dismantler submits: (a) An application for renewal no later than 45 days after the previous certificate expired, and the application is submitted with all applicable fees; and (b) A surety bond in effect during that 45-day period. (3) A dismantler who continues business operations 45 days after their certificate has expired is in violation of ORS 822.100 and is subject to civil penalties under OAR 735-152-0060. (4) Except for the late payment fee under ORS 822.700, DMV may waive or reduce a penalty described under this rule if the dismantler provides DMV with written documentation that shows mitigating circumstances prevented the dismantler from renewing their certificate on time. Mitigating circumstances DMV may consider include: (a) The dismantler took action to renew the certificate on a date reasonably calculated to complete the process in a timely manner; and (b) The delay in renewal was due to circumstances beyond the dismantler’s ability to control.