W. Va. Code § 17E-1-8A
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§17E-1-8a. Restricted commercial driver"s license for certain drivers in farm-related service industries.
Official statutory text
(a) A restricted commercial driver’s license may be issued to persons without meeting the required knowledge and skill tests for driving a commercial motor vehicle prescribed in §17E-1-9 of this code who are employees of the following designated farm-related service industries:
(1) Agrichemical businesses;
(2) Custom harvesters;
(3) Farm retail outlets and suppliers; and
(4) Livestock feeders.
(b) A restricted commercial driver’s license issued pursuant to this section shall meet all of the requirements and restrictions set forth in 49 C.F.R. § 383.3(f), including any seasonal periods defined by the commissioner.
(1) Agrichemical businesses;
(2) Custom harvesters;
(3) Farm retail outlets and suppliers; and
(4) Livestock feeders.
(b) A restricted commercial driver’s license issued pursuant to this section shall meet all of the requirements and restrictions set forth in 49 C.F.R. § 383.3(f), including any seasonal periods defined by the commissioner.
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