What happens to the current certification when an operator fails to follow established procedures?

When an operator fails to adhere to established procedures, the current certification is inactivated. This means that the operator is not permitted to perform testing with the Intoxilyzer 9000 until they rectify the issue that led to the inactivation. The inactivation is a precautionary measure to ensure that only fully compliant and trained operators can administer breath tests, thereby maintaining the integrity and accuracy of the testing process.

In contrast to inactivation, revocation would imply a more permanent loss of certification, and expiration would suggest that the certification has simply run out due to a passing time period without renewal. Suspension typically indicates a temporary halt with the possibility of reinstatement under certain conditions. However, inactivation specifically addresses a situation where an operator has not followed procedures, signaling a need for corrective action to restore their ability to operate.