(a) The Administration shall establish a program to assist veterans and members of the military who are transitioning out of military service to obtain a commercial driver’s license.
(b) As part of the program, the Administration shall:
(1) Waive the skills test required under § 16–807(b) of this subtitle for program participants who meet eligibility criteria established by the Administration, consistent with federal law; and
(2) Coordinate and consult with military bases throughout the State, community colleges that offer commercial driver’s license training courses, the Maryland Motor Truck Association, Inc., and any other party that the Administration determines is appropriate to explore the feasibility of providing a commercial driver’s license training course on military bases in the State.
(c) The Administration may adopt regulations to implement the provisions of this section.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 16 - Vehicle Laws -- Drivers' Licenses
Subtitle 8 - Maryland Commercial Driver's License Act
Section 16-802 - Purpose; Construction
Section 16-804 - Number of Licenses
Section 16-805 - Required Disclosures
Section 16-806 - Duties of Employers
Section 16-807 - License Requirement; Tests; Eligibility for Licenses; Instructional Permits
Section 16-807.1 - Program for Veterans and Service Members
Section 16-807.2 - Training on Recognition, Prevention, and Effective Reporting of Human Trafficking
Section 16-808 - Persons Ineligible to Drive Commercial Motor Vehicles
Section 16-809 - Persons Eligible to Drive Commercial Motor Vehicles
Section 16-810 - Application for License
Section 16-811 - Issuance of License Generally
Section 16-812 - Disqualification; Cancellation; Records and Notices of Suspension, Revocation, Etc
Section 16-813 - Alcohol Concentration
Section 16-813.1 - Obtaining License by Misrepresentation Unlawful
Section 16-816 - School Vehicles
Section 16-817 - Eligibility for Licenses or Activities