Current Status Introducing Body:House Bill Number:3336 Ratification Number:247 Act Number:149 Primary Sponsor:Snow Type of Legislation:GB Subject:Commercial drivers licenses Date Bill Passed both Bodies:19930603 Computer Document Number:JIC/5279HC.93 Governor's Action:S Date of Governor's Action:19930614 Introduced Date:19930202 Date of Last Amendment:19930527 Last History Body:------ Last History Date:19930614 Last History Type:Act No. 149 Scope of Legislation:Statewide All Sponsors:Snow Sharpe Witherspoon Rhoad Riser Worley Type of Legislation:General Bill
Bill Body Date Action Description CMN Leg Involved
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3336 ------ 19930614 Act No. 149
3336 ------ 19930614 Signed by Governor
3336 ------ 19930610 Ratified R 247
3336 Senate 19930603 Read third time, enrolled for
ratification
3336 Senate 19930602 Unanimous consent for third
reading on Thursday, June 3,
1993
3336 Senate 19930602 Read second time, notice of
general amendments
3336 Senate 19930601 Unanimous consent for second
reading with notice of
general amendments on
Wednesday, June 2, 1993
3336 Senate 19930601 Introduced, read first time,
placed on Calendar without
reference
3336 House 19930528 Read third time, sent to
Senate
3336 House 19930527 Amended, read second time,
unanimous consent for third
reading on Friday, May 28,
1993
3336 House 19930519 Recalled from Committee 21
3336 House 19930202 Introduced, read first time, 21
referred to Committee
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(A149, R247, H3336)
AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-2030, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS UNDER THE COMMERCIAL DRIVER LICENSE ACT, SO AS TO ADD DEFINITIONS; AND TO ADD SECTION 56-1-2085 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE ISSUANCE OF A SEASONAL RESTRICTED COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSE, TO PROVIDE LICENSING REQUIREMENTS, AND THE EXTENT OF USE FOR SUCH A LICENSE.
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:
Definitions
SECTION 1. Section 56-1-2030 of the 1976 Code is amended by adding two appropriately numbered items to read:
"( ) `Farm related vehicle' means a vehicle used (a) in custom harvester operations, (b) in livestock feeding operations, or (c) by an agri-chemical business or a company which hauls agri-chemical products to a farm.
( ) `Seasonal restricted commercial driver's license' means a commercial driver's license issued under the authority of the waiver promulgated by the Federal Department of Transportation (57 Federal Register 13650) by the department to an individual who has not passed the knowledge or skill test required of other commercial driver's license holders. This license authorizes operation of a commercial motor vehicle only on a seasonal basis, stated on the license, by a seasonal employee of a custom harvester, livestock feeder, agri-chemical operation and company hauling agri-chemical products to a farm within one hundred fifty miles of the place of business."
Seasonal restricted commercial driver's license; requirements for; scope of
SECTION 2. Article 13, Chapter 1, Title 56 of the 1976 Code is amended by adding:
"Section 56-1-2085. (A) No person may drive a commercial vehicle in this State in violation of any of the restrictions or limitations stated on the person's commercial license or restricted commercial license.
(B) The department may issue a seasonal restricted commercial driver's license in accordance with this section.
(C) A South Carolina seasonal restricted commercial driver's license may be issued only to a person who:
(1) is a seasonal employee of a custom harvester, livestock feeder, or an agri-chemical business;
(2) holds a valid South Carolina Class E (2) or F (3) driver's license or takes and successfully completes the required written and skill test for a class E (2) license;
(3) has at least one year driving experience as a licensed driver; and
(4) has satisfied every requirement for issuance of a commercial driver's license, except successful completion of the knowledge and skill test.
(D) The department may not issue or renew a seasonal restricted commercial driver's license for the operation of a commercial vehicle unless the applicant has not and certifies that he has not at any time during the two years immediately preceding the date of application:
(1) had more than one driver's license;
(2) had any driver's license or driving privileges suspended, revoked, or canceled;
(3) been subject to disqualification listed in 383.51 of the Federal Motor Carrier Regulations;
(4) contributed to an accident;
(5) received more than four points against his license.
(E) The applicant shall certify and provide evidence satisfactory to the department that he is employed on a seasonal basis by a custom harvester, livestock feeder, agri-chemical business, or a company hauling agri-chemical products to a farm in a job requiring the operation of a commercial vehicle.
(F) A seasonal restricted commercial driver's license entitles the licensee to operate type B and C commercial vehicles only, with the proper restriction or endorsement, or both.
(G) A seasonal restricted commercial driver's license does not entitle the licensee to operate a Class A type commercial vehicle or a vehicle placarded for hazardous materials.
(H) A seasonal restricted commercial driver's license is valid for one hundred eighty days from the date of issue in one calendar year.
(I) A seasonal restricted commercial driver's license allows the driver to operate within one hundred fifty miles of the place of business as shown on the vehicle registration."
Time effective
SECTION 3. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.
Approved the 14th day of June, 1993.