Bill Summary for H 660 (2017-2018)

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Apr 24 2017

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View NCGA Bill Details2017-2018 Session
House Bill 660 (Public) Filed Thursday, April 6, 2017
AN ACT TO CLARIFY THAT THE COMMISSIONER OF MOTOR VEHICLES OF NORTH CAROLINA MAY RECOGNIZE DRIVERS LICENSES ISSUED BY FOREIGN NATIONS IN SPECIFIED CIRCUMSTANCES.
Intro. by Boles.

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House committee substitute makes the following changes to the 1st edition:

Deletes amendment to GS 20-4.4 and enacts new GS 20-4.35 under new Article 1D providing for driver's license reciprocity agreements with foreign nations.  Authorizes the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles to recognize a foreign-issued non-commercial driver's license as valid in this state where the license holder is legally present in the state if (1) the Commissioner finds the standards for issuing a driver's license by the foreign nation substantially comply with those of this state, and (2) a license issued in this state is recognized by that foreign nation.  Requires the Commissioner to notify the Joint Legislative Transportation Oversight Committee at least 30 days prior to making a determination of reciprocal recognition and to post the determination on the Division's web site.

Amends the act's long title.