R708-2-10. Application Requirements for a Commercial Driver Training School Operator License

(1) Every person who serves as an operator of a commercial driver training school, including the owner, operator, partner or corporate officer of the licensee, substitute or part-time instructor, shall obtain an operator license from the division. This license shall be valid only for the specific driver training school listed on the license.

(2) A school operator license is not valid unless accompanied by a valid instructor license.

(a) Requirements for licensure as a school operator include:

(i) six college semester credit hours;

(ii) eight college quarter credit hours in business related courses through an accredited college or university;

(iii) two years experience operating a business; or

(iv) any combination thereof.

(b) An applicant for operator shall submit evidence by form of transcripts or resume as proof of this requirement.

(c) Each potential school operator shall submit to the division a business plan. The plan shall contain written acknowledgement of reading, understanding, and a willingness to comply with Rule R708-2. The plan shall also describe how the school will meet the requirements of R708-2. The division shall approve the business plan prior to licensure.

(d) Individuals functioning in the capacity of a commercial driver training school operator prior to January 1, 2003, shall not be required to comply with Subsection R708-2-10(2)(c).

(3) An expired license expires one year from the date issued.

(4) Licenses are non-transferable.

(5) When an operator license is lost or destroyed, a duplicate shall be issued upon request. A notarized affidavit setting forth the date the license was lost or destroyed and the surrounding circumstances shall be submitted to the division.