39-06-14.3. Electronic operator's license.
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1. The department shall implement a computerized licensing system that allows a
licensed motor vehicle operator to provide electronic proof of valid licensing on an
electronic communications device.
2. The electronic proof of valid licensing may be used:
a. When being stopped by a law enforcement officer for the purpose of enforcing or
investigating the possible violation of an ordinance or state law; or
b. For identification purposes.
3. The electronic operator's license must be designed so that there is no need for the
credential holder to relinquish possession of the device in which the electronic
credential system is installed in order to present the credential, or for the individual to
whom the credential is presented to access the verification system to confirm the
validity of the credential.
4. The computerized licensing system may not transmit or transfer any information
contained on an electronic operator's license without authorization from the licensed
motor vehicle operator.
5. In case of a discrepancy between a physical and electronic credential, the electronic
credential takes priority and is considered to provide the current information.
6. The electronic credential and verification systems must be designed to protect the
credential holder's privacy, including the use of privacy enhancing technology or other
appropriate methods. If the department enters an agreement with a third-party
electronic credential system provider, the agreement must require the third-party
electronic credential system provider to take appropriate measures to protect the
credential holder's privacy.
7. In addition to the fees required by section 39-06-49 for an operator's license, a
substitute operator's license, and an operator's license renewal:
a. An initial fee of five dollars is required from a licensed motor vehicle operator
seeking to possess an electronic operator's license; and
b. The fee for an electronic operator's license renewal is five dollars.
8. The director may adopt rules necessary for the effective implementation of an
electronic operator's licensing system.