34A-7-204. Suspension of inspection certificates — Violation of part — Misdemeanor — Injunction.
- (1)
- (a) The division may suspend an inspection certificate issued under Section 34A-7-203 if it finds that the elevator or escalator for which the inspection certificate is issued does not meet the requirements of the safety code.
- (b) The suspension of an inspection certificate shall continue in effect until:
- (i) the elevator or escalator conforms to the safety code; and
- (ii) a new inspection certificate is issued.
- (2) It is a violation of this part and a class C misdemeanor to operate an elevator or escalator in this state if:
- (a) an inspection certificate for the elevator or escalator has not been issued;
- (b)
- (i) an inspection certificate for the elevator or escalator is suspended; and
- (ii) the requirements of Subsection (1)(b) are not met; or
- (c) the elevator or escalator is knowingly operated while constituting a safety hazard.
- (3) The division may bring a lawsuit in any court of this state to enjoin the operation of any elevator or escalator in violation of this part.
Enacted by Chapter 53, 1999 General Session