(a) The definitions in part 383 of this title apply to this part, except where otherwise specifically noted.
Issue and issuance mean initial licensure, license transfers, license renewals, license upgrades, and nonresident commercial driver's licenses (CDLs), as described in §383.73 of this title.
Licensing entity means the agency of State government that is authorized to issue drivers' licenses.
Year of noncompliance means any Federal fiscal year during which—
(1) A State fails to submit timely certification as prescribed in subpart C of this part; or
(2) The State does not meet one or more of the standards of subpart B of this part, based on a final determination by the FMCSA under §384.307(c) of this part.
[66 FR 49872, Oct. 1, 2001]