As used in this article, the term: “Commissioner” means the Commissioner of the Department of Public Safety. “Department” means Department of Public Safety. “Disability” means any physical, mental or neurological impairment which severely restricts a person’s mobility, manual dexterity or ability to climb stairs; substantial loss of sight or hearing; loss of one or more […]
The Department of Public Safety shall issue personal identification cards to persons with disabilities who make application to the department in accordance with rules and regulations prescribed by the commissioner by filing with the Secretary of State under the Administrative Procedures Act. The identification card for persons with disabilities shall prominently display the international handicapped […]
The identification card for persons with disabilities shall be issued to a person with a permanent disability for a period of four (4) years, shall expire at midnight on the cardholder’s birthday, and may be renewed any time within six (6) months before the expiration date of the card upon application and payment of the […]
The face of the identification card for persons with disabilities shall bear the word “TRANSPORTATION” with a box or blank space adjacent thereto. The issuer of the card shall place an “X” in such box or blank space if the applicant’s disability creates mobility limitations which prevent him or her from climbing stairs or otherwise […]
The identification card for persons with disabilities shall bear the word “SEATING” with a box or blank space adjacent thereto. The issuer of the card shall place an “X” in such box or blank space if the applicant’s disability creates mobility or health limitations which prevent him or her from climbing stairs or steep inclines. […]
The commissioner shall promulgate rules and regulations under which this article shall be implemented.
The department shall require an applicant for an identification card for persons with disabilities to furnish a birth certificate or other verifiable evidence stating the applicant’s birth date.
The department shall collect a fee for an identification card for persons with disabilities as prescribed in Section 63-1-43.
It is a misdemeanor for any person: To lend his or her identification card for persons with disabilities to any other person or knowingly to permit the use thereof by another; and To display or represent as his or her own any identification card for persons with disabilities not issued to him or her.
