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New Mexico Statutes Chapter 66. Motor Vehicles § 66-5-67. Expiration and renewal; staggered licensing during implementation period

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by FindLaw Staff

A. Except as provided in Subsections C and E of this section, a commercial driver's license issued pursuant to the provisions of the New Mexico Commercial Driver's License Act shall expire thirty days after the applicant's birthday in the fourth year after the effective date of the license.

B. The license is renewable within ninety days prior to its expiration or at an earlier date as approved by the secretary.

C. At the option of an applicant, a commercial driver's license may be issued for a period of eight years, provided that the applicant:

(1) pays the amount required for a commercial driver's license issued for a term of eight years;

(2) otherwise qualifies for a four-year commercial driver's license; and

(3) will not reach the age of seventy-nine during the last four years of the eight-year license period.

D. A driver's license issued pursuant to the provisions of Subsection C of this section shall expire thirty days after the applicant's birthday in the eighth year after the effective date of the license.

E. A commercial driver's license with a hazardous material endorsement shall expire:

(1) for an applicant transferring a commercial driver's license with the hazardous material endorsement, four years from the date of the last background check and testing for the hazardous material endorsement; or

(2) for an applicant adding endorsements or other changes to the commercial driver's license, no later than the expiration date of the hazardous material endorsement.

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