(a)(1) Issuing State's records. Before issuing a CDL to any person, the State shall, within the period of time specified in §384.232, check its own driving record for such person in accordance with §383.73(a)(3) of this title.
(a)(2) Other States' records. Before the initial or transfer issuance of a
CDL to a person, and before renewing a CDL held by any person, the issuing
State must:
(a)(2)(i) Require the
applicant to provide the names of all States where the applicant has previously
been licensed to operate any type of motor vehicle.
(a)(2)(ii)
Within the time period specified in §384.232,
request the complete driving record from all States where the applicant was
licensed within the previous 10 years to operate any type of motor vehicle.
(a)(2)(iii) States receiving a request for the driving record of a person currently or previously licensed by the State must provide the information within 30 days.
(b) Required action. Based on the findings of the State record checks prescribed in this section, the State shall issue the license, or, in the case of adverse information, promptly implement the disqualifications, licensing limitations, denials, and/or penalties that are called for in any applicable section(s) of this subpart.
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