New York Vehicle & Traffic Law Article 21-B - MEDICAL ADVISORY BOARD

• 540 - Creation.
  There is hereby established within the department a medical advisory board.
• 541 - Purpose.
  The medical advisory board shall advise the commissioner on medical criteria and vision standards for the licensing of drivers.
• 542 - Composition of the Board.
  The board shall consist of not less than fourteen members, ten of whom shall be physicians representing the specialties of neurology, cardiovascular medicine, internal medicine,...
• 543 - Appointment; Compensation; Meetings.
  1. The members of the board shall be appointed by the commissioner. Before such appointments are made, the commissioner shall consult with the medical society...
• 544 - Responsibilities.
  As requested by the commissioner, the board shall recommend medical criteria and vision standards relating to driver licensing and the safe operation of a motor...
• 545 - Immunity.
  The medical advisory board and its members shall not be held liable in any action or proceeding on account of any recommendation or report submitted...

Last modified: February 3, 2019