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This bill modifies the definition of a commercial driver's license (CDL) in Mississippi to create a specific exemption for county and municipal employees operating vehicles and equipment as part of their job duties. Specifically, the bill adds a new exemption (Section 5) to the definition of commercial motor vehicles that excludes vehicles and equipment owned or operated by local county and municipal governing authorities, provided they meet certain conditions. These conditions include: the vehicles are under the control of the local governing authority, operated by employees performing work-related duties, used to transport products, machinery, or supplies to or from work sites, and not used in commercial carrier operations. This exemption means that county and municipal employees will not be required to obtain a commercial driver's license when operating these specific types of vehicles for their local government jobs. The bill will take effect on July 1, 2025, giving local governments time to adjust to the new classification. The change aims to reduce administrative burden on local government employees who operate specialized vehicles as part of their regular work responsibilities.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2025/pdf/history/HB/HB0147.xml