WAC 308-100-020. Commercial driver's license — Eligibility

(1) Any person who is at least 18 years of age and who meets the requirements of chapter 46.25 RCW may apply to the department for a commercial driver's license. (2) For the purposes of clarifying when a CDL cannot be issued to citizens of Canada or Mexico: (a) A driver who is a citizen of Canada or Mexico must be a resident of Washington, and either be a citizen of the U.S. or have an unexpired Permanent Resident (Green) Card (Form I-551) to obtain a Washington CDL. (b) A driver who is a citizen of Canada or Mexico that is a resident of Washington but only has an employment authorization document cannot be issued a Washington or nondomiciled CDL. (c) A driver who meets the criteria for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals as defined at 8 C.F.R. Part 236, Subpart C is eligible for a nondomiciled CDL.