Sec.14-45a-6. Medical report and licensing decision

(a) An applicant for an operator's license or renewal thereof, or a holder of an operator's license, may be required to submit to the commissioner a medical report, on a form or in a format approved by the commissioner, signed by a licensed physician, attesting to the person's medical condition, when the commissioner has determined based on reliable information that the person has or may have a health problem or disability which might affect the person's ability to operate a motor vehicle safely, or upon a determination by the commissioner based on reliable information that there is a significant question regarding the ability of the applicant or operator to operate a motor vehicle safely due to a medical condition or impairment. Reliable information shall include a written, signed report from a person in the medical or law enforcement professions, or a statement signed under penalty of false statement by a person having personal knowledge.

(b) Except as provided in subsection (c), upon receipt and review of the medical report under subsection (a) of this section, the commissioner shall make a decision with regard to licensing action. Additional medical records may be required from such person if necessary to make such decision, and the commissioner may request the opinion of the Medical Advisory Board in accordance with Sections 14-45a-10 through 14-45a-16 of this regulation.

(c) If a person has experienced an episode within the previous six (6) month period, the commissioner shall request the opinion of the Medical Advisory Board prior to making a decision with regard to licensing action.

(d) Persons affected by any departmental licensing action shall be given written notice thereof by first class mail sent to the person's mailing address then currently on file. A notice of license denial, cancellation or suspension shall include specific reasons for the action and information on applicable review and appeal procedures.

(Effective June 22, 1992)