Subdivision 1. Driving record. As required by Code of Federal Regulations, title 49, section 383.73, before issuing a class A, class B, or class C commercial driver's license, the department shall request the applicant's complete driving record from all states where the applicant was previously licensed over the last ten years to operate any type of motor vehicle.
Subd. 2. Applicant self-certification. As required by Code of Federal Regulations, title 49, section 383.71, an applicant for a class A, class B, or class C commercial driver's license shall certify, on a form prescribed by the department, whether:
(1) the applicant operates or expects to operate a class A, class B, or class C motor vehicle in interstate or foreign commerce or is otherwise subject to the medical examination requirements of Code of Federal Regulations, title 49, part 391;
(2) the applicant operates or expects to operate a class A, class B, or class C motor vehicle in interstate or foreign commerce but is exempt from the medical examination requirements of Code of Federal Regulations, title 49, part 391;
(3) the applicant operates or expects to operate a class A, class B, or class C motor vehicle entirely in intrastate commerce, is not subject to the medical examination requirements of Code of Federal Regulations, title 49, part 391, but is subject to the medical examination requirements of chapter 221; or
(4) the applicant operates or expects to operate a class A, class B, or class C motor vehicle entirely in intrastate commerce, is not subject to the medical examination requirements of Code of Federal Regulations, title 49, part 391, and is exempt from the medical examination requirements of chapter 221.
Subd. 3. Medical examiner's certificate; applicants. An applicant for a class A, class B, or class C commercial driver's license who is subject to the medical examination requirements of chapter 221 or Code of Federal Regulations, title 49, part 391, shall submit a valid medical examiner's certificate or a current medical waiver to the department.
Subd. 4. Medical examiner's certificate; timely submission. The holder of a class A, class B, or class C commercial driver's license who is subject to the medical examination requirements of chapter 221 or Code of Federal Regulations, title 49, part 391, shall submit a valid medical examiner's certificate or a current medical waiver to the department prior to the expiration of the certificate or waiver previously submitted by the person.
Subd. 5. Medical examiner's certificate; existing licensees. By November 30, 2013, a person who holds a class A, class B, or class C commercial driver's license as of August 1, 2013, shall submit to the department the self-certification described in subdivision 2. If the licensee certifies that the licensee is subject to the medical examination requirements of chapter 221 or Code of Federal Regulations, title 49, part 391, the licensee shall also submit to the department a valid medical examiner's certificate or a current medical waiver. If the licensee fails to submit the self-certification or, if required, a valid medical examiner's certificate or current medical waiver, the department shall follow the notice and license downgrade procedures of subdivision 6.
Subd. 6. Downgrade of license; notice. (a) If a licensee has previously certified to the department that the licensee is subject to the medical examination requirements of chapter 221 or Code of Federal Regulations, title 49, part 391, the department shall send written notice if the licensee's medical examiner's certificate or medical waiver has expired or been removed, rescinded, or revoked. The notice must state that the commercial driver's license will be downgraded to a class D driver's license unless, within 30 days of the date of the notice, the licensee submits to the department:
(1) a valid medical examiner's certificate or a current medical waiver; or
(2) a new self-certification, as described in subdivision 2, in which the licensee certifies that the licensee is subject to a different set of medical examination requirements or exemptions than indicated on the licensee's previous self-certification, accompanied by a valid medical examiner's certificate or a current medical waiver, if applicable.
(b) The department shall send the notice described in paragraph (a):
(1) by electronic mail to the electronic mail address provided by the licensee to the department for that purpose;
(2) by facsimile transmission to the telephone number provided by the licensee to the department for that purpose; or
(3) by mail, addressed to the licensee's last known address with postage prepaid.
(c) As applied to licensees who have previously certified they operate or expect to operate motor vehicles in interstate or foreign commerce, the notice described in paragraph (a) must conform to the requirements of Code of Regulations, title 49, section 383.73, paragraph (j).
(d) If the licensee does not submit a new self-certification but submits a valid medical examiner's certificate or a current medical waiver within the 30-day period described in paragraph (a), the commissioner shall take no action. If the licensee submits a new self-certification as described in paragraph (a), along with a valid medical examiner's certificate or a current medical waiver, as applicable, the commissioner shall restrict the licensee's operating privileges to the extent required under section 171.09, subdivision 1, paragraph (c) or (d). If the licensee does not submit a new self-certification, a valid medical examiner's certificate, or a current medical waiver within the 30-day period described in paragraph (a), the commissioner shall remove the licensee's privilege to operate a class A, class B, or class C motor vehicle.
Subd. 7. Rulemaking authority. The commissioner shall adopt rules to implement and administer this section and section 171.09, subdivision 1.
1Sp2005 c 6 art 3 s 71; 2010 c 242 s 10,11
Structure Minnesota Statutes
Chapters 160 - 174A — Transportation
Chapter 171 — Drivers' Licenses And Training Schools
Section 171.015 — Driver's License Division.
Section 171.017 — Background Investigations; Driver's License Agents And Certain Employees.
Section 171.019 — Real Id Act Conformity; Limitations.
Section 171.02 — Licenses; Types, Endorsements, Restrictions.
Section 171.03 — Persons Exempt.
Section 171.04 — Persons Not Eligible For Drivers' Licenses.
Section 171.041 — Restricted License For Farm Work.
Section 171.042 — Driver's License For Medical Reason.
Section 171.043 — Notice Of Persons Under Driver's License Cancellation.
Section 171.05 — Instruction Permit.
Section 171.055 — Provisional License.
Section 171.06 — Application For License, Permit, Identification Card; Fees.
Section 171.0605 — Evidence Of Identity And Lawful Presence.
Section 171.061 — Driver's License Agent.
Section 171.066 — Enhanced Driver's License For Employment.
Section 171.068 — Enhanced Identification Card For Employment.
Section 171.07 — Information On License And Identification Card.
Section 171.0701 — Driver Education Content.
Section 171.0705 — Driver's Manual.
Section 171.071 — Photograph On License Or Identification Card.
Section 171.072 — Tribal Identification Card.
Section 171.075 — Anatomical Gifts.
Section 171.08 — Licensee To Have License In Possession.
Section 171.09 — Driving Restrictions; Authority, Violations.
Section 171.10 — Duplicate License; Vehicle Endorsement.
Section 171.11 — Duplicate License; Change Of Domicile Or Name.
Section 171.12 — Driving Record; Filing; Private Data.
Section 171.121 — Use Of Another's Residence Address.
Section 171.122 — Enhanced Drivers' Licenses And Identification Cards; Limitation.
Section 171.131 — Physician Reporting To Commissioner.
Section 171.14 — Cancellation.
Section 171.15 — Nonresident's Driving Privilege.
Section 171.16 — Court May Recommend Suspension.
Section 171.161 — Commercial Driver's License; Federal Conformity.
Section 171.162 — Commercial Driver's License, Required Records.
Section 171.163 — Commercial Driver's License Record Keeping.
Section 171.165 — Commercial Driver's License, Disqualification.
Section 171.166 — Review Of Disqualification.
Section 171.167 — Notice To Commercial Driver's License Information System.
Section 171.168 — Notice Of Violation By Commercial Driver.
Section 171.169 — Notice Of Commercial License Suspension.
Section 171.171 — Suspension; Illegal Purchase Of Alcohol Or Tobacco.
Section 171.172 — Revocation; Controlled Substance Offense.
Section 171.173 — Suspension; Underage Drinking Offense.
Section 171.174 — Revocation; Fleeing Peace Officer Offense.
Section 171.175 — Suspension; Theft Of Motor Fuel Offense.
Section 171.176 — Revocation Or Suspension; School Attendance.
Section 171.177 — Revocation; Pursuant To Search Warrant.
Section 171.181 — Resident Driving Privilege.
Section 171.182 — Suspension; Uninsured Vehicle.
Section 171.183 — Satisfaction Of Judgment.
Section 171.184 — Installment Payments.
Section 171.186 — Suspension For Nonpayment Of Support; Limited License.
Section 171.187 — Suspension; Criminal Vehicular Operation And Manslaughter.
Section 171.19 — Petition For Court Hearing On License Reinstatement.
Section 171.20 — Minnesota License Required; Conditions, Fees.
Section 171.21 — Copy Of Record As Evidence.
Section 171.22 — Unlawful Acts Relating To Driver's License.
Section 171.23 — Renting Vehicle To Unlicensed Driver.
Section 171.24 — Violations; Driving Without Valid License.
Section 171.2405 — License Reinstatement Diversion Program.
Section 171.241 — Chapter Violations; Misdemeanors.
Section 171.25 — Enforcement; Delegation Of Authority.
Section 171.26 — Money Credited To Funds.
Section 171.27 — License Expiration And Renewal; Exceptions.
Section 171.29 — Revoked License; Conditions For Reinstatement.
Section 171.30 — Limited License.
Section 171.302 — License Violations; Consecutive Sentencing.
Section 171.306 — Ignition Interlock Device Program.
Section 171.31 — Information On Person Receiving Blindness Benefits.
Section 171.32 — Action Upon Information Relating To Blindness.
Section 171.321 — Qualifications Of School Bus And Type Iii Vehicle Drivers.
Section 171.3213 — Third-party Testing Of School Bus Drivers.
Section 171.3215 — Canceling Bus Endorsement For Certain Offenses.
Section 171.3216 — Actions On School Bus Endorsement.
Section 171.322 — Age Limit For Operator Of Vehicle For Hire.
Section 171.324 — Hazardous Materials Endorsement Background Checks.
Section 171.325 — Driver's License Suspensions And Revocations; Reports.
Section 171.60 — Motorcycle Road Guard Certificate.
Section 171.33 — Driver Training School; Definitions.
Section 171.335 — Motorcycle Safety Education Program.
Section 171.34 — License For School Required.
Section 171.35 — License For Instructor Required.
Section 171.36 — License Fees; Renewal.
Section 171.37 — Inspection And Examination.
Section 171.38 — School Or Instructor License Denial Or Revocation.
Section 171.40 — Driver Training School Violation; Petty Misdemeanor.
Section 171.41 — Cooperation Of State Agencies.
Section 171.50 — Driver License Compact.
Section 171.52 — Transfer Of Information.
Section 171.53 — Compact Administrator.
Section 171.54 — Reporting To Licensing Authority.