In order to align state statute to federal motor carrier safety laws, a new law regulates commercial drivers and their medical exam requirements.
Sponsored by Rep. Mary Liz Holberg (R-Lakeville) and Sen. Rick Olseen (DFL-Harris), and signed by Gov. Tim Pawlenty April 15, the law will allow the Department of Public Safety to issue commercial class driver’s licenses on behalf of the federal government for interstate commerce. License applicants subject to a federal requirement for a medical exam will be expected to submit medical certificates or medical waivers to the department, which will retain the records for three years.
Most of the law takes effect Aug. 1, 2011.
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Turn your key and breathe
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