The bill amends subsection 5 of section 39-32-02 of the North Dakota Century Code, which pertains to the exemption from maintaining a record of duty status for certain intrastate drivers. The key changes include the deletion of the requirement that at least ten consecutive hours off duty must separate each twelve hours on duty, and the adjustment of the maximum on-duty period from twelve to fourteen consecutive hours. The new language stipulates that drivers must have at least ten consecutive hours off duty separating each fourteen hours on duty.

Additionally, the bill maintains the requirement that motor carriers must keep accurate time records for a period of six months, documenting when drivers report for and are released from duty each day. The bill is declared an emergency measure, indicating its immediate necessity for implementation.

Statutes affected:
PREFILED: 39-32-02
Adopted by the Senate Transportation Committee: 39-32-02
Enrollment: 39-32-02
INTRODUCED: 39-32-02
FIRST ENGROSSMENT: 39-32-02