(1) The Department of Transportation shall establish requirements for entry-level commercial motor vehicle driver training. Entry-level commercial motor vehicle drivers include, but are not limited to:

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(a) Individuals obtaining a Class A or Class B commercial driver license for the first time;

(b) Individuals upgrading an existing Class B commercial driver license to a Class A commercial driver license; and

(c) Individuals obtaining a school bus, a passenger or a hazardous materials endorsement for the first time.

(2) The department may cancel or suspend an individual’s commercial driving privileges if the person has not completed the training required by rules adopted under this section. A person is entitled to administrative review under ORS § 809.440 when the department does not issue a commercial driver license or cancels or suspends commercial driving privileges under this section.

(3) The department shall adopt rules to carry out the provisions of this section. [2021 c.630 § 103]