R70-910-6. Registration

  (1) An individual may apply for registration to place into service commercial weighing or measuring devices on the Department of Agriculture and Food's application form. An applicant also shall submit appropriate evidence of having passed a department approved exam that measures the applicant's knowledge of device installation, service, repair and maintenance and applicable laws, orders, rules and regulations.

  (2) The department shall provide a device service training class and administer a proficiency examination. The proficiency examination will test the basic knowledge required for competency as a serviceperson. The passing score on the examination shall be above 80%.

  (3) An examinee who fails the device service proficiency examination shall retake the training class in order to retake the examination.

  (4) The department may revise the examination to address knowledge of changes in the law or technology.

  (5) Training class attendance and successful completion of the examination may be used to apply for a Certificate of Registration for three successive registration cycles.

  (6) Servicepersons who are employed by a service agency that provides training shall notify the department and shall have up to 30 days to become registered.

  (a) The department shall provide a class and examination opportunity for new servicepersons within two weeks of notification.