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This bill modifies provisions related to disabled license plates and placards in Missouri, expanding the types of healthcare practitioners who can certify a disability to include occupational therapists, and clarifying the conditions under which a person is considered "physically disabled," such as the inability to walk a certain distance without rest, needing assistance to walk, or having specific respiratory or cardiac conditions. It also outlines requirements for physician's statements, including the need for specific diagnoses and practitioner license numbers, and specifies that temporary placards are valid for up to 180 days, with renewal possible for an additional 180 days with a new physician's statement. The bill also addresses the renewal of placards, allowing for exemptions from new physician statements for those with permanent disabilities certified by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs or for individuals aged 75 and older who have previously provided such a statement. Furthermore, it details procedures for surrendering plates and placards upon the death of the holder or if the holder becomes ineligible, and establishes penalties for fraudulent applications, renewals, or misuse, including a class A misdemeanor for fraud and a class B misdemeanor for healthcare practitioners who improperly certify a disability.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.senate.mo.gov/26info/BTS_Web/Bill.aspx?SessionType=R&BillID=3539351