(1) The Department of Environmental Quality shall establish flexible weekday operating schedules for testing stations that conduct motor vehicle pollution control system inspections described under ORS § 468A.365 that extend the hours of operation beyond 5 p.m. for some testing stations for some days of the week.

(2) After determining the hours of operation for testing stations under subsection (1) of this section, the department shall advertise the hours of operation in as many ways as practicable, including but not limited to:

(a) Enclosing information about the hours of operation in all mailings and notices related to motor vehicle emission testing and motor vehicle registration renewal notices;

(b) Posting the hours of operation at Department of Transportation field offices;

(c) Broadcasting public service announcements; and

(d) Using appropriate Internet and other electronic media services that may be available. [1999 c.475 § 2; 2009 c.551 § 1]