4501:1-1-33 Vision and examination standards for persons using bioptic/telescopic devices.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEADRIANTGE: 01/19/2016 3:21 PM

OHIO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

Date:               Tuesday February 23, 2016

Time:              9:00 a.m.

Location:          Ohio Department of Public Safety, 1970 West Broad Street, Room 1108

Columbus, OH 43223

The Ohio Department of Public Safety, Bureau of Motor Vehicles, pursuant to Chapter 119, Ohio Revised Code, will conduct a public hearing for the purpose of soliciting comments regarding the adoption, amendment and recession of rules.

The public hearing will be conducted on Tuesday February 23, 2016 beginning at 9:00 a.m. in Room 1108, located at the Ohio Department of Public Safety, 1970 West Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43223 and continue until all parties in attendance have had an opportunity to be heard.

The following rules are proposed for amendment to clarify and establish requirements:

4501:1-1-01             Examination of license holders competency. 4501:1-1-02      License restrictions; suspension of license.

4501:1-1-04             Unsatisfactory medical report; suspension of license. 4501:1-1-08     Pre-temporary driver examination procedure.

4501:1-1-10             Road test requirements for driver examination. 4501:1-1-11          Failure of driver examination.

4501:1-1-16             Alcohol and controlled substances. 4501:1-1-17                                Restricted license.

4501:1-1-18             Disclosure of medical information by applicant. 4501:1-1-20                                Vision standards for driver license applicants.

4501:1-1-24             Disqualification of commercial driver for certain convictions. 4501:1-1-28         Skills test requirements for commercial driver examinations; waiver.

4501:1-1-33             Vision and examination standards for persons using bioptic/telescopic devices. 4501:1-1-36          Donor registry for anatomical gifts.

4501:1-1-39             Material approved for incorporation by reference.

The following rule is proposed to be rescinded and adopted as a new rule:

4501:1-1-21              Acceptable identification to be submitted along with an application for a temporary instruction (learner's) permit identification card, driver's license, commercial driver's license, motorcycle operator's license, or identification card.

The following rule is proposed to be rescinded:

4501:1-1-03              Additional license examinations.

Persons affected by the proposed rules may appear at the hearing and be heard in person, or by an attorney, or both, or may present their position, argument, or contention in writing. Persons may offer and examine witnesses and present evidence to show that the proposed rules will be unreasonable or unlawful if enacted.

Requests for copies of the proposed rules and/or public comments may be submitted in person or by mail at the following address: Ohio Department of Public Safety, Office of Legal Services, Suite 531C, 1970 West Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43223, Telephone: [phone]. These rules may be accessed via the Department of Public Safety's website at  http://publicsafety.ohio.gov/bmv_rules_notices.stm.