1. (a) If an individual:

   1. (1) makes, presents, or uses a public record with knowledge of the falsity of the public record and with the intent that the public record be taken as genuine; and

   2. (2) represents that a false public record made, presented, or used is a valid commercial driver's license under section 3 of this chapter;

      the individual commits a Level 6 felony.

2. (b) If an individual knowingly:

   1. (1) holds a commercial driver's license that was issued by any jurisdiction other than a state, territory, or possession of the United States; and

   2. (2) does not have the additional entry documents required under 8 CFR 214.2(b)(4) in the individual's possession while operating a commercial motor vehicle;

      the individual commits a Level 6 felony.

3. (c) If an individual violates subsection (a) or (b), in addition to the criminal penalties, the following apply:

   1. (1) The individual is subject to a civil penalty of five thousand dollars ($5,000).
   2. (2) The business entity that hired the individual to operate the commercial motor vehicle the individual was operating at the time of the violation is subject to a civil penalty of fifty thousand dollars ($50,000).

As added by P.L.156-2026, SEC.13.