This bill proposes to amend Arizona Revised Statutes by adding a new section, 28-5233, which establishes penalties for individuals unlawfully possessing a falsified commercial driver license while unauthorized to be in the U.S. Under the new law, such individuals would be guilty of a class 5 felony. Additionally, if the individual was operating a commercial motor vehicle at the time of the violation, a peace officer is mandated to seize the vehicle for forfeiture.

The bill also outlines the procedures for the forfeiture of the commercial motor vehicle. If the vehicle is registered to the violator, it will be sold at auction. If it belongs to an employer who knowingly employed the violator, the vehicle will also be sold at auction, and the employer will incur a civil penalty equal to the vehicle's fair market value. Furthermore, any proceeds or penalties collected from these actions will be deposited into the Arizona Highway User Revenue Fund.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 28-5233, 28-6501, 35-146, 35-147, 28-6533