§ 322.59, Fla. Stat. · Chapter 322. DRIVER LICENSES
Possession of medical examiner’s certificate.
Text — 2026 Florida Statutes
(1) The department may not issue a commercial driver license to a person who is required by the laws of this state or by federal law to possess a medical examiner’s certificate, unless the person presents a valid certificate, as described in 49 C.F.R. s. 383.71, before licensure.
(2) The department shall disqualify a driver from operating a commercial motor vehicle if the driver holds a commercial driver license and fails to comply with the medical certification requirements in 49 C.F.R. s. 383.71.
(3) A person who is disqualified from operating a commercial motor vehicle under this section may, if otherwise qualified, be issued a Class E driver license pursuant to s. 322.251.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
s. 15, ch. 89-282; s. 18, ch. 2012-128; s. 63, ch. 2012-181.
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