2006 New Mexico Statutes - 66-5-67 — Expiration and renewal; staggered licensing during implementation period.

66-5-67. Expiration and renewal; staggered licensing during implementation period.

A.     Except as provided in Subsection C of this section, a commercial driver's license issued pursuant to the provisions of the New Mexico Commercial Driver's License Act [ 66-5-52 to 66-5-72 NMSA 1978] 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-five 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.