(a) A restricted commercial driver’s license may be issued to persons without meeting the required knowledge and skill tests for driving a commercial motor vehicle prescribed in §17E-1-9 of this code who are employees of the following designated farm-related service industries:
- (1) Agrichemical businesses;
- (2) Custom harvesters;
- (3) Farm retail outlets and suppliers; and
- (4) Livestock feeders.
- (b) A restricted commercial driver’s license issued pursuant to this section shall meet all of the requirements and restrictions set forth in 49 C.F.R. § 383.3(f), including any seasonal periods defined by the commissioner.