28-5242

28-5242. Registration requirements; interstate
or foreign commerce; enforcement; violations;
classification

A. A motor carrier shall not operate in this state a motor vehicle involved in
interstate or foreign commerce or require or allow a driver to operate a motor vehicle
involved in interstate or foreign commerce unless the motor carrier is registered
pursuant to 49 United States Code sections 13901 and 13902. A motor carrier domiciled
outside of the United States shall have proof of the registration in the vehicle when
operating in this state.

B. A motor carrier shall not operate in this state a motor vehicle involved in
interstate or foreign commerce or require or allow a driver to operate a motor vehicle
involved in interstate or foreign commerce beyond the scope of the motor carrier's
registration issued pursuant to 49 United States Code sections 13901 and 13902.

C. A person who violates subsection A or B of this section is guilty of a class 2
misdemeanor.

D. The department or a law enforcement officer authorized pursuant to section
28-5204 may place a motor vehicle under an out-of-service order until either the cargo is
removed from the vehicle or the officer obtains proof that the motor carrier is
registered pursuant to 49 United States Code sections 13901 and 13902.

E. A motor carrier shall not operate a motor vehicle or allow a driver to operate a
motor vehicle subject to an out-of-service order issued pursuant to this section until
the reason for the out-of-service order has been remedied. A motor carrier or driver who
violates this subsection is guilty of a class 1 misdemeanor.