FL S0754

Updates federal regulations (49 C.F.R. parts 382-386 and 390-397) governing commercial motor vehicle owners and drivers in Florida, with intrastate commerce rules updated to reflect regulations as of December 31, 2023 (previously 2020)

Requires the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles to query the federal Commercial Driver's License Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse when a person applies for, renews, or transfers a commercial driver license (CDL) or temporary commercial instruction permit, beginning November 18, 2024

Prohibits the department from issuing, renewing, or transferring a CDL or temporary commercial instruction permit for any person identified as prohibited from operating a commercial motor vehicle under 49 C.F.R. s. 382.501(a), and requires the department to downgrade such licenses within 60 days of notification

Establishes an informal hearing process for CDL downgrades, requiring hearings to be requested within 20 days of notice and held within 30 days of the request, with hearings exempt from Chapter 120 administrative procedures and conductible via communications technology

Applies a $75 reinstatement service fee for persons whose commercial vehicle operating privilege has been downgraded, and authorizes issuance of a Class E (non-commercial) driver license at no cost to persons prohibited from operating a commercial motor vehicle who are otherwise qualified