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This bill updates various provisions related to commercial driver licenses (CDLs) in Utah, focusing on enhancing safety and regulatory compliance. The bill introduces a new requirement for the state's driver licensing division to query the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse, a federal database tracking commercial driver substance abuse issues, before issuing, renewing, or transferring commercial driver licenses. If an applicant is found to be prohibited from operating a commercial motor vehicle, the division must deny the license action and require the individual to downgrade their CDL to a standard class D license. The bill also modifies existing definitions and clarifies disqualification procedures for commercial drivers, including expanding the grounds for license suspension or revocation. Key changes include updating terminology from "person" to "individual" throughout the legal text, adding new definitions like the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse, and establishing more detailed processes for handling commercial driver license infractions. The bill aims to improve road safety by ensuring more rigorous screening and monitoring of commercial drivers with substance abuse or serious traffic violation histories. The changes will take effect on May 7, 2025, providing time for implementation and training.

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