ND SB2112

Creates new section 39-06.2-08.2 of North Dakota Century Code requiring the director to query the federal drug and alcohol clearinghouse before issuing, renewing, upgrading, or transferring a commercial driver's license or commercial learner's permit.

Requires the director to review driver information when notified by the clearinghouse of a status change.

Mandates the director downgrade or remove commercial driving privileges from a license if the licensee violates or fails to comply with clearinghouse requirements, with privileges remaining removed until the driver complies with return-to-duty requirements.

Requires the director to upgrade a downgraded license if the driver complies with return-to-duty requirements under 49 CFR Part 392, subpart B.

Passed with unanimous support: Senate voted 47-0 and House voted 85-0 with 9 absent.