61-5-119. Definitions. (1) For the purposes of 61-5-120, "driver rehabilitation specialist" means a person who:
     (a) possesses current certification from the association of driver educators for the disabled as a driver rehabilitation specialist; or
     (b) (i) provides comprehensive services in the clinical evaluation of the abilities of a person with a disability to safely operate a motor vehicle, utilizing, among other things, wheelchair and seating assessment, vehicle modification prescription, and driver education;
     (ii) (A) possesses a bachelor's degree in rehabilitation, education, or health and safety; in physical, occupational, or recreational therapy; or in a related profession; or
     (B) has an equivalent of 8 years of experience in driver rehabilitation and education; and
     (iii) has at least 1 year of experience in the area of driver evaluation and training for individuals with disabilities.
     (2) For the purposes of this chapter, "jurisdiction" means a state, territory, or possession of the United States, the District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico or a province or territory of Canada.

     History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 309, L. 1999.