Waiver of requirement (Repealed)

(a) Upon receipt of notification from the commissioner of the requirement to participate in a treatment program, a person may petition the commissioner, in writing, for a waiver of such requirement on the following grounds: (1) The petitioner is presently undergoing a substantial treatment program for alcohol or drug addiction, or has completed such a program subsequent to his most recent arrest, either as a result of an order of a court or on a voluntary basis; and (2) The petitioner does not, in the opinion of a physician licensed in this state, and based upon a personal examination, have a current addiction problem which affects his ability to operate a motor vehicle in a safe manner, or pose a significant risk of having such a problem in the foreseeable future. (b) In reviewing and determining whether to grant any petition, the commissioner shall request and give due consideration to the advice of the Medical Advisory Board. (c) The commissioner shall communicate his decision to the petitioner in writing, and if the petition is denied, the reason for denial shall be provided. (d) The commissioner may request that a physician who examines a petitioner and provides an opinion, in accordance with subsection (a) of this section, state in writing how long he has been treating the petitioner, and the basis for his opinion.