Sec. 708.157. AMNESTY AND INCENTIVES. (a) The department by rule may establish a periodic amnesty program for holders of a driver's license on which a surcharge has been assessed for certain offenses, as determined by the department.
(b) The department by rule shall offer a holder of a driver's license on which a surcharge has been assessed an incentive for compliance with the law and efforts at rehabilitation, including a reduction of a surcharge or a decrease in the length of an installment plan.
(c) The department by rule shall establish an indigency program for holders of a driver's license on which a surcharge has been assessed for certain offenses, as determined by the department.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 573 (S.B. 1723), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2007.
Amended by:
Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1146 (H.B. 2730), Sec. 6.10, eff. September 1, 2009.
Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1146 (H.B. 2730), Sec. 15.05, eff. September 1, 2011.
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 711 (H.B. 588), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2011.
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