Fla. Stat. § 322.59
Possession of medical examiner’s certificate
Redline — January 1, 2011 → current.View current text →
Current — January 1, 2012
As of January 1, 2011
(1) The department shall not issue a commercial driver’s license to any person who is required by the laws of this state or by federal law to possess a medical examiner’s certificate, unless such person presents a valid certificate prior to licensure.
(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) This section does not expand the requirements as to who must possess a medical examiner’s certificate.
(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.
Official source: Online Sunshine (Florida Legislature). Reproduced from public-domain Florida statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.