PARRIS N. GLENDENING, Governor Ch. 346

(b) Notwithstanding any other requirements under this subtitle, an applicant
using bioptic telescopic lenses shall be eligible for a noncommercial Class C driver's
license under this subtitle if the applicant:

(1) (i) Demonstrates a visual acuity of at least 20/100 in one or both eyes
and a field of 150 degrees horizontal vision with or without corrective lenses; or

(ii) If the applicant has vision in one eye only, demonstrates a field of
at least 100 degrees horizontal vision;

(2) Demonstrates a visual acuity of at least 20/70 in one or both eyes with
the bioptic telescopic lenses and without the use of field expanders;

(3) Submits a report of examination by a licensed ophthalmologist or
optometrist for evaluation by the Medical Advisory Board under § 16-118 of this subtitle;
and

(4) Meets all the other requirements for licensure under this title.

(c) An applicant using bioptic telescopic lenses shall be eligible for a learner's
instructional permit under § 16-103 of this subtitle if the applicant meets the
requirements of subsection (b) of this section.

(d) (1) Except as provided in subsection (e) of this section, a license issued in
compliance with this section authorizes the licensee to operate a motor vehicle only
during the. period beginning one-half hour after sunrise and ending one-half hour before
sunset.

(2) If the applicant is eligible for a license under paragraph (d)(1) of this
subsection, the Administration shall issue to the applicant a restricted license endorsed
"Daylight Driving Only".

(e) A licensee under this section may operate a motor vehicle without any
restriction regarding hours of operation if the licensee:

(1) Demonstrates a visual acuity of at least 20/40 in one or both eyes with
the bioptic telescopic lenses and without the use of field expanders;

(2) Has been licensed under this section for at least one year; and

(3) Passes a skills test taken at night.

(F) THIS SECTION ONLY APPLIES TO AN APPLICANT WHO:

(1) IS GRANTED A LICENSE UNDER THIS SECTION ON OR BEFORE
SEPTEMBER 30, 1997; AND

(2) CONTINUES TO QUALIFY FOR A LICENSE UNDER THIS SECTION.

16-110.3.

(A) THE ADMINISTRATION MAY ONLY ISSUE A RESTRICTED CLASS C
NONCOMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSE TO AN APPLICANT WHO DOES NOT
OTHERWISE MEET THE VISION STANDARDS UNDER § 16-110.1 OF THIS SUBTITLE BUT:

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