When a station permit is suspended or revoked, the inspection supplies must be returned to a motor vehicle inspector. This requirement serves multiple purposes, primarily ensuring that the supplies are not misused and that they remain under the control of authorized personnel. By returning the supplies, it helps maintain the integrity of the motor vehicle inspection process, ensuring that only certified inspectors have access to the equipment necessary for conducting inspections. This measure is in place to uphold safety standards and regulatory compliance within the inspection system.
The options that suggest keeping, selling, or destroying the supplies would not promote accountability or proper oversight. Keeping supplies could risk unauthorized use, selling them could lead to misuse by individuals without valid permits, and destruction does not allow for proper control and accountability of public safety equipment. Therefore, returning the supplies to a qualified inspector is a necessary step in maintaining regulatory integrity.