(a) Application for vendor authorization must be made in the manner required by the department. The application must contain all materials or information required by this chapter, and the initial inspection fee must be paid as provided in §10.15 of this title (relating to Inspections and Fees).
(b) If the applicant is an entity other than an individual, the applicant must identify each partner or shareholder who owns a 25% or greater interest in the entity, the director of the entity, and each officer of the entity who oversees the entity's regulated functions.
(c) In order to obtain an authorization, the vendor must have:
  (1) All necessary equipment and tools for the proper installation, removal, inspection, calibration, repair, and maintenance, of the type of IID(s) to be installed or serviced by the vendor, as determined by the device manufacturer and standard industry protocols;
  (2) A designated waiting area separate from the installation area, to ensure customers do not observe the installation of the IID; and
  (3) Proof of liability insurance providing coverage for damages arising out of the operation or use of IIDs with a minimum policy limit of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $3,000,000 aggregate total.
(d) If an incomplete application is received, notice will be sent to the applicant stating that the application is incomplete and specifying the information required for acceptance. The applicant has 90 calendar days after receipt of notice to provide the required information and submit a complete application. If an applicant fails to furnish the documentation, the application will be considered withdrawn.
(e) An application is complete when:
  (1) It contains all of the items required pursuant to this section;
  (2) All required fees have been paid; and
  (3) All requests for additional information have been satisfied.
(f) The vendor authorization expires on the second anniversary of the date of original issuance. Application for renewal must be made in the manner required by the department, and must meet all requirements for an original application. The renewal application must be submitted prior to expiration.

Source Note: The provisions of this §10.11 adopted to be effective July 7, 2016, 41 TexReg 4862; amended to be effective May 14, 2020, 45 TexReg 3137