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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill modifies the South Carolina Code of Laws to change the term ‘temporary driver’s permit’ to ‘temporary driving certificate’ and to create a process for expedited issuance of beginner’s permits, driver’s licenses, and identification cards. It also clarifies eligibility for driver’s licenses for non-residents, particularly those authorized to be in the U.S. on a temporary basis, and establishes a fee for expedited services.
Key provisions
- Changes ‘temporary driver’s permit’ to ‘temporary driving certificate’ in the state code.
- Creates a process for expedited issuance of beginner’s permits, driver’s licenses, and identification cards.
- Clarifies eligibility for driver’s licenses for non-residents authorized to be in the U.S. temporarily.
- Establishes a fee of $90 for expedited permits, licenses, and identification cards.
- Requires the Department of Motor Vehicles to review and potentially adjust the expedited service fee every four years.
- Expands the definition of ‘resident of South Carolina’ to include certain temporary residents.
- Addresses the validity period for driver’s licenses issued to non-permanent residents.
- Updates Section 56-1-40(7) to clarify the process for issuing driver’s licenses to non-residents.
Who is affected
- Applicants for driver’s licenses
- Individuals seeking identification cards
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