761—607.49 (321) Restricted commercial driver’s license.
	   607.49(1) Scope. This rule pertains to the issuance of restricted commercial driver’s licenses to suppliers or employees of suppliers of agricultural inputs. Issuance is permitted by 49 CFR 383.3(f). A restricted commercial driver’s license shall meet all requirements of a regular commercial driver’s license, as set out in Iowa Code chapter 321 and this chapter of rules, except as specified in this rule.
	   607.49(2) Agricultural inputs. The term “agricultural inputs” means suppliers or applicators of agricultural chemicals, fertilizer, seed or animal feeds.
	   607.49(3) Validity.
	      a.    	 A restricted commercial driver’s license allows the licensee to drive a commercial motor vehicle for agricultural input purposes. The license is valid to:
	       (1)  	 Operate Group B and Group C commercial motor vehicles including tank vehicles and vehicles equipped with air brakes, except passenger vehicles.
	       (2)  	 Transport the hazardous materials listed in paragraph 607.49(3)“b.”
	       (3)  	 Operate only during the current, validated seasonal period.
	       (4)  	 Operate between the employer’s place of business and the farm currently being served, not to exceed 150 miles.
	      b.    	 A restricted commercial driver’s license is not valid for transporting hazardous materials requiring placarding, except as follows:
	       (1)  	 Liquid fertilizers such as anhydrous ammonia may be transported in vehicles or implements of husbandry with total capacities of 3,000 gallons or less.
	       (2)  	 Solid fertilizers such as ammonium nitrate may be transported provided they are not mixed with any organic substance.
	       (3)  	 A hazardous material endorsement is not needed to transport the products listed in the preceding subparagraphs.
	      c.    	 When not driving for agricultural input purposes, the license is valid for operating a noncommercial motor vehicle that may be legally operated under the noncommercial license held by the licensee.
	   607.49(4) Requirements.
	      a.    	 The applicant must have two years of previous driving experience. This means that the applicant must have held a license that permits unaccompanied driving for at least two years. This does not include a motorized bicycle license, a minor’s school license or a minor’s restricted license.
	      b.    	 The applicant must have a good driving record for the most recent two-year period, as defined in subrule 607.49(5).
	      c.    	 An applicant who currently holds a commercial driver’s license or a commercial learner’s permit is not eligible for issuance of a restricted commercial driver’s license.
	   607.49(5) Good driving record. A “good driving record” means a driving record showing:
	      a.    	 No multiple licenses.
	      b.    	 No driver’s license suspensions, revocations, disqualifications, denials, bars, or cancellations of any kind.
	      c.    	 No convictions in any type of motor vehicle for:
	       (1)  	 Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
	       (2)  	 Leaving the scene of an accident.
	       (3)  	 Committing any felony involving a motor vehicle.
	       (4)  	 Speeding 15 miles per hour or more over the posted speed limit.
	       (5)  	 Reckless driving.
	       (6)  	 Improper or erratic lane changes.
	       (7)  	 Following too closely.
	       (8)  	 Accident-connected traffic law violations.
	      d.    	 No record of at-fault accidents.
	   607.49(6) Issuance.
	      a.    	 The knowledge and skills tests described in rules 761—607.27(321) and 761—607.28(321) are waived.
	      b.    	 A restricted commercial driver’s license shall be coded with restriction “W” on the face of the driver’s license, with the restriction explained in text on the back of the driver’s license. In addition, the license shall be issued with a restriction stating the license’s validity.
	      c.    	 The expiration date for a restricted commercial driver’s license that is converted to this license from another Iowa license shall carry the same expiration date as the previous license.
	      d.    	 A restricted commercial driver’s license may be renewed for the period of time specified in Iowa Code section 321.196. The licensee’s good driving record shall be confirmed at the time of renewal.
	      e.    	 The fee for a restricted commercial driver’s license shall be as specified in Iowa Code section 321.191.
	      f.    	 There are two periods of validity for commercial motor vehicle operation: March 15 through June 30, and October 4 through December 14. These are referred to as “seasonal periods.” Validity shall not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period. Any period of validity authorized previously by another state’s license shall be considered a part of the 180-day maximum period of validity.
	      g.    	 A restricted commercial driver’s license must be validated for commercial motor vehicle operation for each seasonal period. This means that the applicant/licensee must appear at a driver’s license examination station during the current seasonal period or not more than 30 days before the beginning of the period to have the person’s good driving record confirmed. Upon confirmation, the department shall issue a replacement license with a restriction validating the license for that seasonal period, provided the person is otherwise eligible for the license. The fee for a replacement license shall be as specified in Iowa Code section 321.195.
	      h.    	 The same process must be repeated for each seasonal period.
This rule is intended to implement Iowa Code section 321.176B.
[ARC 2071C, IAB 8/5/15, effective 7/14/15]