SECTION 1. Sections 31-10.3-32 and 31-10.3-33 of the General Laws in Chapter 31-10.3 entitled "Rhode Island Uniform Commercial Driver's License Act" are hereby amended to read as follows:

31-10.3-32. Contents and issuance of commercial driver's license. -- (a) The commercial driver's license shall be, to the maximum extent practicable, tamper-proof and shall include, but not be limited to, the following information:

(1) The full legal name and current legal residential or mailing address of the licensee.

(2) A physical description of the licensee, including sex, height, weight, hair and eye color.

(3) The licensee's social security number, date of birth, and any other identifier deemed appropriate by the department.

(4) The class(es) of commercial motor vehicle or vehicles which the licensee is authorized to operate.

(5) Any restrictions which may apply to the license or licensee.

(6) Endorsements under which the licensee is authorized to operate a commercial motor vehicle.

(7) The date of issuance and expiration of the license.

(8) Whether the license is an original or duplicate.

(9) Organ donor information.

(10) Color photograph of the licensee.

(11) The signature of the licensee.

(12) A prominent statement indicating that the license is a "commercial driver's license" which may be abbreviated "CDL".

(13) Any other information deemed appropriate by the administrator.

(b) Before issuing a commercial driver's license, the division shall notify the commercial driver's license information system (C.D.L.I.S.) of the proposed issuance of the license and provide the information required to ensure identification of the licensee. The division shall also request all information pertaining to the driving record of the licensee from any other state or province of Canada which has issued a commercial driver's license to the licensee and from the national driver register.

(c) Within ten (10) days after issuing a commercial driver's license, the division shall notify the commercial driver's license information system of that fact and provide all information required to ensure identification of the licensee.

(d) The division shall maintain copies of all documents, including but not limited to, the application, commercial driver's license issued, and any other documents pertaining to the licensee.

31-10.3-33. Notification of traffic violations. -- (a) Every clerk of the courts within the state of Rhode Island, within ten (10) days after receiving a report of the conviction of any resident or nonresident holder of a commercial driver's license of any violation of state law, federal law, or local ordinance relating to motor vehicle traffic control, other than parking violations, committed in a commercial motor vehicle, shall notify the Rhode Island division of motor vehicles and the licensing authority of the offender and the offense committed.

(b) This notice shall contain:

(1) The name and residence address of the driver.

(2) The date of birth of the driver.

(3) The social security number and the license number of the driver and the state of issuance.

(4) The violation of which the driver was convicted.

(5) An indication that the person was operating a commercial motor vehicle.

(6) The amount of any jail-time, fine, costs, or conditions assessed for the violation.

(7) The name of the court and city or county in which the conviction occurred.

SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon passage.