OAR 735-063-0220. Proof of Medical Qualification for a CDL or CLP

(1) Proof of medical qualification for a CDL or CLP for a person who certifies a driving type of non-excepted interstate is: (a) A CDLIS driver record that indicates the person is medically certified as physically qualified to operate a CMV in interstate commerce; or (b) Valid medical certification information transmitted electronically from the National Registry and posted to the CDLIS driver record that indicates the person is physically qualified to operate a CMV in interstate commerce. When indicated in the medical certification information that the driver must have a federal exemption or SPE certificate, one or both of the following must be electronically transmitted from the FMCSA: (A) A valid unexpired notice of exemption issued by FMCSA under the provisions of 49 CFR 381.300 to 381.330. (B) A valid unexpired SPE certificate issued by FMCSA under the provisions of 49 CFR 391.49. (2) Proof of medical qualification for a CDL or CLP for a person who certifies a driving type of excepted interstate or non-excepted intrastate is: (a) A CDLIS driver record that indicates the person is medically certified as physically qualified to operate a CMV in excepted interstate or non-excepted intrastate; or (b) Valid medical certification information transmitted electronically from the National Registry and posted to the CDLIS driver record that indicates the person is physically qualified to operate a CMV in intrastate commerce. When indicated in the medical certification information, the CDLIS driver record must include a valid unexpired Waiver of Physical Disqualification issued by DMV under the conditions described in OAR 735-063-0240. (3) DMV may require valid medical certification information to be electronically transmitted from the National Registry to DMV that shows the medical examiner certification was issued after the date of a mandatory or non-mandatory report submitted on the driver that resulted in DMV taking action under the At-Risk Driver Program. (4) For purposes of section (3) of this rule, when indicated in the medical certification information transmitted from the National Registry the certification information must be accompanied by one or more of the following: a notice of exemption, SPE certificate or a Waiver of Physical Disqualification. (5) The National Registry electronically transmits medical certification information for CDL and CLP applicants and holders, voided medical examiner certifications, any medically unqualified status, and rescinded federal exemptions and SPE certificates.