Iowa HF527 removes age exception for intrastate hazardous material transport by CMV drivers.

Iowa HF527 amends the state's Code to remove an exception that allowed drivers aged 18 to 20 to operate commercial motor vehicles (CMV) transporting hazardous materials intrastate. The bill applies the standard age requirement of 21 years for CMV drivers to those operating solely within Iowa and transporting hazardous materials. This change aligns state law with federal regulations, ensuring consistency in age qualifications for CMV drivers.

Iowa HF527 removes age exception for intrastate hazardous material transport by CMV drivers.

Iowa HF527 amends the state's Code to remove an exception that allowed drivers aged 18 to 20 to operate commercial motor vehicles (CMV) transporting hazardous materials intrastate. The bill applies the standard age requirement of 21 years for CMV drivers to those operating solely within Iowa and transporting hazardous materials. This change aligns state law with federal regulations, ensuring consistency in age qualifications for CMV drivers.