§ 4107. Commercial driver's license required

(a) Except when driving under a commercial learner's permit and accompanied by the holder of a commercial driver's license valid for the vehicle being driven, no individual may drive a commercial motor vehicle on the highways of this State unless the following conditions are met:

(1) the individual holds a commercial driver's license;

(2) the individual is in immediate possession of the license; and

(3) the license has the applicable endorsements valid for the vehicle the individual is driving.

(b) No individual may drive a commercial motor vehicle while his or her driving privilege is suspended, revoked, or cancelled; while subject to a disqualification; or in violation of an out-of-service order.

(c)(1) Notwithstanding the provisions of this section, employees of farm-related service industries shall be exempt from the knowledge and skills tests required under this chapter and shall be issued restricted commercial driver's licenses as long as the applicants meet the requirements of 49 C.F.R. Part 383, as amended, and upon payment of the appropriate fee.

(2) For the purposes of this section, “farm-related service industries” shall include farm retail outlets and suppliers, agri-chemical businesses, custom harvesters, and livestock feeders.