§ 2505 Staggered Hazardous Materials Licenses

This law lets the government give out special licenses for carrying dangerous stuff (like gas or chemicals) that last between 6 to 18 months instead of the usual 1 year. After that, the license goes back to lasting 1 year, and the cost is adjusted if the license is shorter or longer than a year.

Key Takeaways

•This only applies to licenses for carrying dangerous stuff (like gas or chemicals).
•The first license can last 6 to 18 months, but after that, it’s always 12 months.
•If the license is shorter or longer than 12 months, the cost is adjusted to be fair.
•This rule started in 1982, so it doesn’t apply to older licenses.

Example

A truck driver gets a license to carry gasoline.

If the license is given for 12 months, it costs the normal price. But if it’s given for only 6 months, the driver pays half the normal price. After the first time, the license will always last 12 months and cost the full price.

How to Calculate

Fee = (Normal 12-month fee) × (Number of months licensed / 12)

Find the normal fee for a 12-month license.
Count how many months the special license will last (between 6 and 18).
Divide the number of months by 12 to get a fraction.
Multiply the normal fee by this fraction to get the adjusted fee.

A license normally costs $120 for 12 months, but this time it’s for 9 months.

Result: $120 × (9 / 12) = $90

Notwithstanding Sections 2501 and 2502, for the purpose of staggering license renewals subject to this chapter, the commissioner may, during any 12-month period, issue licenses that expire 6 to 18 months from the date of issue. Subsequent renewal of these licenses shall be for a period of 12 months. Fees with respect to these licenses for more or less than one year shall be prorated accordingly. This section applies only to licenses for the transportation of hazardous materials established on or after January 1, 1982. (Added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1230, Sec. 8.)

Key Takeaways

•This only applies to licenses for carrying dangerous stuff (like gas or chemicals).
•The first license can last 6 to 18 months, but after that, it’s always 12 months.
•If the license is shorter or longer than 12 months, the cost is adjusted to be fair.
•This rule started in 1982, so it doesn’t apply to older licenses.

Example

A truck driver gets a license to carry gasoline.

How to Calculate

Fee = (Normal 12-month fee) × (Number of months licensed / 12)

Find the normal fee for a 12-month license.
Count how many months the special license will last (between 6 and 18).
Divide the number of months by 12 to get a fraction.
Multiply the normal fee by this fraction to get the adjusted fee.

A license normally costs $120 for 12 months, but this time it’s for 9 months.

Result: $120 × (9 / 12) = $90

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§ 2505 Staggered Hazardous Materials Licenses

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