A. The director shall:

Terms Used In Arizona Laws 28-5102

  • Authorized third party: means an entity that has executed a written agreement and is authorized by the department to perform limited or specific functions but is not authorized by the department to function as an authorized third party electronic service provider. See Arizona Laws 28-5100
  • Department: means the department of transportation acting directly or through its duly authorized officers and agents. See Arizona Laws 28-101
  • Director: means the director of the department of transportation. See Arizona Laws 28-101
  • State: means a state of the United States and the District of Columbia. See Arizona Laws 28-101

1. Supervise and regulate all persons required by this article to obtain authorization.

2. Establish minimum quality standards of service and a quality assurance program for authorized third parties to ensure that an authorized third party is complying with the minimum standards.

3. Adopt rules to administer and enforce this chapter.

B. The director may:

1. Conduct investigations the director deems necessary.

2. Conduct audits.

3. Make on-site inspections during regular business hours and at locations as the director deems appropriate to determine compliance by an authorized third party with this article. If an inspection is conducted at a place located outside this state, the director may charge a fee to the authorized third party.

4. Require that an authorized third party or employees or agents of an authorized third party be certified to perform the functions prescribed in this article.

5. Require authorized third parties and authorized third party electronic service providers to reimburse the department for mutually agreed on costs.