Sec.14-11a-4. Approval

Each request for the issuance of a suppressed motor vehicle operator license shall be in writing on a form prescribed by the commissioner and shall contain a statement justifying the issuance of such license which in addition to setting forth the reason such license is needed shall identify the person for whom the suppressed operator license is to be issued, such person's current nonsuppressed Connecticut motor vehicle operator license number and the date of expiration of such nonsuppressed license.

(a) State employees – All requests for the issuance of suppressed motor vehicle operator licenses for state employees shall be submitted for approval to the commissioner of motor vehicles. Where a request for approval is rejected by the commissioner of motor vehicles, a notice clearly stating the reason for such rejection shall be sent to the agency requesting the issuance of the suppressed motor vehicle operator license. Requests for suppressed motor vehicle operator licenses shall be made by the commissioner or the agency head.

(b) Municipal or federal licenses – All requests for the issuance of suppressed operator licenses to federal or municipal government employees shall be submitted for approval to the commissioner of motor vehicles. In the event any request for approval is rejected a notice clearly stating the reason for such rejection shall be sent to the governmental agency requesting the issuance of the suppressed license. Requests for suppressed motor vehicle operator licenses for municipal employees shall be made by the chief executive officer or highest ranking police officer of the community. Requests for the issuance of suppressed motor vehicle operator licenses shall be made by the highest ranking federal agency official in Connecticut or in any appropriate region.

(c) No request made in accordance with the provisions of this section shall be granted unless, and until, the commissioner is notified by the Chief State's Attorney that the statements made on the application have been verified, in accordance with the requirements of section 14-11a of the Connecticut General Statutes.

(Effective February 2, 1989; Amended October 6, 2005)