(a) “Vehicle verifier” does not include any of the following:
(1) A peace officer.
(2) An authorized employee of the department.
(3) An agent of the National Insurance Crime Bureau.
(4) An employee of an organization certified under the provisions of Part 5 (commencing with Section 12140) of Division 2 of the Insurance Code whose duties require or authorize the verification of vehicles.
(b) Any person specified in subdivision (a) may perform the duties of a vehicle verifier without obtaining the special permit required in Section 11300.