§ 16-811. Issuance of license generally

   (a) Prerequisites generally. -- An applicant is entitled to receive the commercial driver's license applied for if the applicant:

   (1) Passes the examination required by this subtitle;

   (2) Is eligible to drive pursuant to the Commercial Driver's License Information System and the National Driver Register;

   (3) Surrenders any previously issued commercial driver's instructional permit or license; and

   (4) Pays the fees prescribed by this subtitle.

(b) Classification; identifying number. --

   (1) Each commercial driver's license issued by the Administration shall be identified clearly as to its specific class. A Class M license may be issued in combination with any other class of license.

   (2) The Administration shall assign an identifying number to each license it issues.

(c) Contents. -- Each commercial driver's license issued by the Administration shall:

   (1) Be marked "commercial driver's license" or "CDL"; and

   (2) Include the following information:

      (i) The licensee's:

         1. Full name and current mailing address;

         2. Physical description including sex, height, and weight;

         3. Color photograph or photo-image;

      (ii) The date of issuance;

      (iii) The date of expiration; and

      (iv) Any other information required by the Code of Federal Regulations or the Administration.

(d) Driving record information. -- Before issuing a commercial driver's license, the Administration shall obtain driving record information from the National Driver Register and any state in which the individual has been licensed.

(e) Notice of issuance. -- Within 10 days after issuing a commercial driver's license, the Administration shall notify the Commercial Driver's License Information System of that fact, providing all information required to ensure the identification of the licensee.

HISTORY: 1989, ch. 291, § 2; 1990, ch. 6, § 2.