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NC Gen Stat § 20-37.13A (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 20 - Motor Vehicles|Article 2C - Commercial Driver License.|§ 20-37.13A - Medical qualifications standards; waiver for intrastate drivers.

 20-37.13A. Medical qualifications standards; waiver for intrastate drivers.(a) Medical Qualifications Standards Applicable to Commercial Drivers. - All commercial drivers license holders and applicants for commercial drivers licenses must meet the medical qualifications standards set forth in 49 C.F.R. 391.41. As allowed under G.S. 20-9(g)(4)h., the Division may release information it deems necessary to any other State or federal government agency for purposes of determining an individual's ability to safely operate a commercial motor vehicle or to obtain a commercial drivers license.(b) Intrastate Medical Waiver. - Any person unable to meet the standards in 49 C.F.R. 391.41, as adopted by the Division, may apply for a medical waiver that, if approved, will authorize intrastate operation of a commercial motor vehicle. Applications for the medical waiver must be submitted to the Division in writing. Waivers may be granted for no more than two years.(c) Intrastate Operation Subject to Waiver. - Any person granted an intrastate commercial drivers license medical waiver is permitted to maintain a commercial drivers license and operate a commercial motor vehicle in intrastate commerce subject to the following conditions:(1) The commercial drivers license must display a restriction to signify it is only valid for intrastate operation.(2) The holder of the license must submit to medical recertification at intervals set by the Division.(3) The holder of the license must timely submit all documentation required by the Division.(4) Failure to meet any condition within the time period allowed will result in an automatic downgrade of the license holder's commercial drivers license to a Class C regular drivers license.  (2016-90, s. 6(e); 2018-74, s. 10(c).)
NC Gen Stat § 20-37.14 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 20 - Motor Vehicles|Article 2C - Commercial Driver License.|§ 20-37.14 - Nonresident commercial driver license.

 20-37.14. Nonresident commercial driver license.The Division may issue a nonresident commercial driver license (NRCDL) to a resident of a foreign jurisdiction if the United States Secretary of Transportation has determined that the commercial motor vehicle testing and licensing standards in the foreign jurisdiction do not meet the testing standards established in 49 C.F.R., Part 383. The word "Nonresident" must appear on the face of the NRCDL. An applicant must surrender any NRCDL issued by another state. Prior to issuing a NRCDL, the Division shall establish the practical capability of revoking, suspending, or cancelling the NRCDL and disqualifying that person with the same conditions applicable to the commercial driver license issued to a resident of this State. (1989, c. 771, s. 2.)
NC Gen Stat § 20-37.15 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 20 - Motor Vehicles|Article 2C - Commercial Driver License.|§ 20-37.15 - Application for commercial drivers license.

 20-37.15. Application for commercial drivers license.(a) An application for a commercial drivers license must include the information required by G.S. 20-7 for a regular drivers license and a consent to release driving record information.(a1) The application must be accompanied by a nonrefundable application fee of forty dollars ($40.00). This fee does not apply in any of the following circumstances:(1) When an individual surrenders a commercial driver learner's permit issued by the Division when submitting the application.(2) When the application is to renew a commercial drivers license issued by the Division.This fee shall entitle the applicant to three attempts to pass the written knowledge test without payment of a new fee. No application fee shall be charged to an applicant eligible for a waiver under G.S. 20-37.13(c).  (b) When the holder of a commercial drivers license changes his name or residence address, an application for a duplicate shall be made as provided in G.S. 20-7.1 and a fee paid as provided in G.S. 20-14.  (1989, c. 771, s. 2; 1991, c. 726, s. 17; 1993 (Reg. Sess., 1994), c. 750, s. 3; 2005-276, s. 44.1(f); 2015-241, s. 29.30(f).)
NC Gen Stat § 20-37.17 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 20 - Motor Vehicles|Article 2C - Commercial Driver License.|§ 20-37.17 - Record check and notification of license issuance.

 20-37.17. Record check and notification of license issuance.Before issuing a commercial driver license, the Division shall obtain driving record information from the Commercial Driver License Information System (CDLIS), the National Driver Register, and from each state in which the person has been licensed.Within 10 days after issuing a commercial driver license, the Division shall notify CDLIS of the issuance of the commercial driver license, providing all information necessary to ensure identification of the person. (1989, c. 771, s. 2.)
NC Gen Stat § 20-37.18 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 20 - Motor Vehicles|Article 2C - Commercial Driver License.|§ 20-37.18 - Notification required by driver.

 20-37.18. Notification required by driver.(a) Any driver holding a commercial driver license issued by this State who is convicted of violating any State law or local ordinance relating to motor vehicle traffic control in any other state, other than parking violations, shall notify the Division in the manner specified by the Division within 30 days of the date of the conviction.(b) Any driver holding a commercial driver license issued by this State who is convicted of violating any State law or local ordinance relating to motor vehicle traffic control in this or any other state, other than parking violations, shall notify his employer in writing of the conviction within 30 days of the date of conviction.(c) Any driver whose commercial driver license is suspended, revoked, or cancelled by any state, or who loses the privilege to drive a commercial motor vehicle in any state for any period, including being disqualified from driving a commercial motor vehicle, or who is subject to an out-of-service order, shall notify his employer of that fact before the end of the business day following the day the driver received notice of that fact.(d) Any person who applies to be a commercial motor vehicle driver shall provide the employer, at the time of the application, with the following information for the 10 years preceding the date of application:(1) A list of the names and addresses of the applicant's previous employers for which the applicant was a driver of a commercial motor vehicle;(2) The dates between which the applicant drove for each employer; and(3) The reason for leaving that employer.The applicant shall certify that all information furnished is true and complete. Any employer may require an applicant to provide additional information. (1989, c. 771, s. 2.)
NC Gen Stat § 20-37.19 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 20 - Motor Vehicles|Article 2C - Commercial Driver License.|§ 20-37.19 - Employer responsibilities.

 20-37.19. Employer responsibilities.(a) Each employer shall require the applicant to provide the information specified in G.S. 20-37.18(c).(b) No employer shall knowingly allow, permit, or authorize a driver to drive a commercial motor vehicle during any period:(1) In which the driver has had his commercial driver license suspended, revoked, or cancelled by any state, is currently disqualified from driving a commercial vehicle, or is subject to an out-of-service order in any state; or(2) In which the driver has more than one driver license; [or](3) In which the driver, the commercial motor vehicle being operated, or the motor carrier operation, is subject to an out-of-service order.(c) The employer of any employee or applicant who tests positive or of any employee who refuses to participate in a drug or alcohol test required under 49 C.F.R. Part 382 and 49 C.F.R. Part 655 must notify the Division in writing within five business days following the employer's receipt of confirmation of a positive drug or alcohol test or of the employee's refusal to participate in the test. The notification must include the driver's name, address, drivers license number, social security number, and results of the drug or alcohol test or documentation from the employer of the refusal by the employee to take the test.  (1989, c. 771, s. 2; 2005-156, s. 1; 2007-492, s. 2; 2009-416, s. 6.)
NC Gen Stat § 20-37.20 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 20 - Motor Vehicles|Article 2C - Commercial Driver License.|§ 20-37.20 - Notification of traffic convictions.

 20-37.20. Notification of traffic convictions.(a) Out-of-state Resident. - Within 10 days after receiving a report of the conviction of any nonresident holder of a commercial driver license for any violation of State law or local ordinance relating to motor vehicle traffic control, other than parking violations, committed in a commercial vehicle, the Division shall notify the driver licensing authority in the licensing state of the conviction.(b) (For effective date, see note) Foreign Diplomat. - The Division must notify the United States Department of State within 15 days after it receives one or more of the following reports for a holder of a drivers license issued by the United States Department of State:(1) A report of a conviction for a violation of State law or local ordinance relating to motor vehicle traffic control, other than parking violations.(2) A report of a civil revocation order. (1989, c. 771, s. 2; 2001-498, s. 7; 2002-159, s. 31; 2006-209, s. 7.)
NC Gen Stat § 20-37.20A (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 20 - Motor Vehicles|Article 2C - Commercial Driver License.|§ 20-37.20A - Driving record notation for testing positive in a drug or alcohol test.

 20-37.20A. Driving record notation for testing positive in a drug or alcohol test.Upon receipt of notice pursuant to G.S. 20-37.19(c) of positive result in an alcohol or drug test of a person holding a commercial drivers license, and subject to any appeal of the disqualification pursuant to G.S. 20-37.20B, the Division shall place a notation on the driving record of the driver. A notation of a disqualification pursuant to G.S. 20-17.4(l) shall be retained on the record of a person for a period of three years following the end of any disqualification of that person.  (2005-156, s. 3; 2008-175, s. 2.)
NC Gen Stat § 20-37.20B (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 20 - Motor Vehicles|Article 2C - Commercial Driver License.|§ 20-37.20B - Appeal of disqualification for testing positive in a drug or alcohol test.

 20-37.20B. Appeal of disqualification for testing positive in a drug or alcohol test.Following receipt of notice pursuant to G.S. 20-37.19(c) of a positive test in an alcohol or drug test, the Division shall notify the driver of the pending disqualification of the driver to operate a commercial vehicle and the driver's right to a hearing if requested within 20 days of the date of the notice. If the Division receives no request for a hearing, the disqualification shall become effective at the end of the 20-day period. If the driver requests a hearing, the disqualification shall be stayed pending outcome of the hearing. The hearing shall take place at the offices of the Division of Motor Vehicles in Raleigh. The hearing shall be limited to issues of testing procedure and protocol. A copy of a positive test result accompanied by certification by the testing officer of the accuracy of the laboratory protocols that resulted in the test result shall be prima facie evidence of a confirmed positive test result. The decision of the Division hearing officer may be appealed in accordance with the procedure of G.S. 20-19(c6). (2005-156, s. 4.)
NC Gen Stat § 20-37.21 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 20 - Motor Vehicles|Article 2C - Commercial Driver License.|§ 20-37.21 - Penalties.

 20-37.21. Penalties.(a) Any person who drives a commercial motor vehicle in violation of G.S. 20-37.12 shall be guilty of a Class 3 misdemeanor and, upon conviction, shall be fined not less than two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00) for a first offense and not less than five hundred dollars ($500.00) for a second or subsequent offense. In addition, the person shall be subject to a civil penalty pursuant to the provisions of 49 C.F.R. 383.53(b).(b) Any person who violates G.S. 20-37.18 shall have committed an infraction and, upon being found responsible, shall pay a penalty of not less than one hundred dollars ($100.00) nor more than five hundred dollars ($500.00).(c) Any employer who violates G.S. 20-37.19 shall have committed an infraction and, upon being found responsible, shall pay a penalty of not less than five hundred dollars ($500.00) nor more than one thousand dollars ($1,000). In addition, upon conviction, the employer shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less than two thousand seven hundred fifty dollars ($2,750) nor more than eleven thousand dollars ($11,000).(d) An employer who knowingly allows, requires, permits, or otherwise authorizes an employee to violate any railroad grade requirements contained in G.S. 20-142.1 through G.S. 20-142.5 shall pay a civil penalty of not more than ten thousand dollars ($10,000).  (1989, c. 771, s. 2; 1993, c. 539, s. 327; 1994, Ex. Sess., c. 24, s. 14(c); 2005-349, s. 10; 2009-416, s. 7.)
NC Gen Stat § 20-37.22 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 20 - Motor Vehicles|Article 2C - Commercial Driver License.|§ 20-37.22 - Rule making authority.

 20-37.22. Rule making authority.The Division may adopt any rules necessary to carry out the provisions of this Article. (1989, c. 771, s. 2.)
NC Gen Stat § 20-37.23 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 20 - Motor Vehicles|Article 2C - Commercial Driver License.|§ 20-37.23 - Authority to enter agreements.

 20-37.23. Authority to enter agreements.The Commissioner shall have the authority to execute or make agreements, arrangements, or declarations to carry out the provisions of this Article. (1989, c. 771, s. 2.)
NC Gen Stat § 20-38.1 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 20 - Motor Vehicles|Article 2D - Implied-Consent Offense Procedures.|§ 20-38.1 - Applicability.

 20-38.1. Applicability.The procedures set forth in this Article shall be followed for the investigation and processing of an implied-consent offense as defined in G.S. 20-16.2. The trial procedures shall apply to any implied-consent offense litigated in the District Court Division. (2006-253, s. 5.)
NC Gen Stat § 20-38.2 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 20 - Motor Vehicles|Article 2D - Implied-Consent Offense Procedures.|§ 20-38.2 - Investigation.

 20-38.2. Investigation.A law enforcement officer who is investigating an implied-consent offense or a vehicle crash that occurred in the officer's territorial jurisdiction is authorized to investigate and seek evidence of the driver's impairment anywhere in-state or out-of-state, and to make arrests at any place within the State. (2006-253, s. 5.)
NC Gen Stat § 20-38.3 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 20 - Motor Vehicles|Article 2D - Implied-Consent Offense Procedures.|§ 20-38.3 - Police processing duties.

 20-38.3. Police processing duties.Upon the arrest of a person, with or without a warrant, but not necessarily in the order listed, a law enforcement officer:(1) Shall inform the person arrested of the charges or a cause for the arrest.(2) May take the person arrested to any place within the State for one or more chemical analyses at the request of any law enforcement officer and for any evaluation by a law enforcement officer, medical professional, or other person to determine the extent or cause of the person's impairment.(3) May take the person arrested to some other place within the State for the purpose of having the person identified, to complete a crash report, or for any other lawful purpose.(4) May take photographs and fingerprints in accordance with G.S. 15A-502.(5) Shall take the person arrested before a judicial official for an initial appearance after completion of all investigatory procedures, crash reports, chemical analyses, and other procedures provided for in this section. (2006-253, s. 5.)
NC Gen Stat § 20-38.4 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 20 - Motor Vehicles|Article 2D - Implied-Consent Offense Procedures.|§ 20-38.4 - Initial appearance.

 20-38.4. Initial appearance.(a) Appearance Before a Magistrate. - Except as modified in this Article, a magistrate shall follow the procedures set forth in Article 24 of Chapter 15A of the General Statutes.(1) A magistrate may hold an initial appearance at any place within the county and shall, to the extent practicable, be available at locations other than the courthouse when it will expedite the initial appearance.(2) In determining whether there is probable cause to believe a person is impaired, the magistrate may review all alcohol screening tests, chemical analyses, receive testimony from any law enforcement officer concerning impairment and the circumstances of the arrest, and observe the person arrested.(3) If there is a finding of probable cause, the magistrate shall consider whether the person is impaired to the extent that the provisions of G.S. 15A-534.2 should be imposed.(4) The magistrate shall also:a. Inform the person in writing of the established procedure to have others appear at the jail to observe his condition or to administer an additional chemical analysis if the person is unable to make bond; andb. Require the person who is unable to make bond to list all persons he wishes to contact and telephone numbers on a form that sets forth the procedure for contacting the persons listed. A copy of this form shall be filed with the case file.(b) The Administrative Office of the Courts shall adopt forms to implement this Article. (2006-253, s. 5.)
NC Gen Stat § 20-38.5 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 20 - Motor Vehicles|Article 2D - Implied-Consent Offense Procedures.|§ 20-38.5 - Facilities.

 20-38.5. Facilities.(a) The Chief District Court Judge, the Department of Health and Human Services, the district attorney, and the sheriff shall:(1) Establish a written procedure for attorneys and witnesses to have access to the chemical analysis room.(2) Approve the location of written notice of implied-consent rights in the chemical analysis room in accordance with G.S. 20-16.2.(3) Approve a procedure for access to a person arrested for an implied-consent offense by family and friends or a qualified person contacted by the arrested person to obtain blood or urine when the arrested person is held in custody and unable to obtain pretrial release from jail.(b) Signs shall be posted explaining to the public the procedure for obtaining access to the room where the chemical analysis of the breath is administered and to any person arrested for an implied-consent offense. The initial signs shall be provided by the Department of Transportation, without costs. The signs shall thereafter be maintained by the county for all county buildings and the county courthouse.(c) If the instrument for performing a chemical analysis of the breath is located in a State or municipal building, then the head of the highway patrol for the county, the chief of police for the city or that person's designee shall be substituted for the sheriff when determining signs and access to the chemical analysis room. The signs shall be maintained by the owner of the building. When a breath testing instrument is in a motor vehicle or at a temporary location, the Department of Health and Human Services shall alone perform the functions listed in subdivisions (a)(1) and (a)(2) of this section. (2006-253, s. 5.)
NC Gen Stat § 20-38.6 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 20 - Motor Vehicles|Article 2D - Implied-Consent Offense Procedures.|§ 20-38.6 - Motions and district court procedure.

 20-38.6. Motions and district court procedure.(a) The defendant may move to suppress evidence or dismiss charges only prior to trial, except the defendant may move to dismiss the charges for insufficient evidence at the close of the State's evidence and at the close of all of the evidence without prior notice. If, during the course of the trial, the defendant discovers facts not previously known, a motion to suppress or dismiss may be made during the trial.(b) Upon a motion to suppress or dismiss the charges, other than at the close of the State's evidence or at the close of all the evidence, the State shall be granted reasonable time to procure witnesses or evidence and to conduct research required to defend against the motion.(c) The judge shall summarily grant the motion to suppress evidence if the State stipulates that the evidence sought to be suppressed will not be offered in evidence in any criminal action or proceeding against the defendant.(d) The judge may summarily deny the motion to suppress evidence if the defendant failed to make the motion pretrial when all material facts were known to the defendant.(e) If the motion is not determined summarily, the judge shall make the determination after a hearing and finding of facts. Testimony at the hearing shall be under oath.(f) The judge shall set forth in writing the findings of fact and conclusions of law and preliminarily indicate whether the motion should be granted or denied. If the judge preliminarily indicates the motion should be granted, the judge shall not enter a final judgment on the motion until after the State has appealed to superior court or has indicated it does not intend to appeal. (2006-253, s. 5.)