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title: O.C.G.A. § 40-5-148.2. Issuance of nonresident commercial drivers’ licenses.
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# O.C.G.A. § 40-5-148.2. Issuance of nonresident commercial drivers’ licenses.

If an individual is a resident of another state while that other state is prohibited from issuing commercial drivers’ licenses pursuant to 49 C.F.R. Section 384.405, that individual is eligible to obtain a nonresident commercial driver’s license. The individual shall provide the information specified in Code Section 40-5-149. The department shall promulgate rules and regulations as necessary to implement this Code section within 90 days of being notified that a state will be prohibited from issuing commercial drivers’ licenses.

## History

Code 1981, § 40-5-148.2, enacted by Ga. L. 2006, p. 449, § 16/HB 1253.