Decertification authority — Us Code Code § 31312
Us Code Code § 31312 — Decertification authority. Reproduced from the official United States Code, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.
§ 31312. Decertification authority
(a)
(1) prohibit that State from carrying out licensing procedures under this chapter; and
(2) prohibit that State from issuing any commercial driver's licenses until such time the Secretary determines such State is in substantial compliance with this chapter.
(b)
(c)
(Added Pub. L. 106–159, title II, §203(a), Dec. 9, 1999, 113 Stat. 1762.)
Editorial Notes
Prior Provisions
A prior section 31312, Pub. L. 103–272, §1(e), July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 1025, related to grants for testing and ensuring the fitness of operators of commercial motor vehicles, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 105–178, title IV, §4011(f), June 9, 1998, 112 Stat. 408.
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