§ 28-5242 — Registration requirements; interstate or foreign commerce; enforcement; civil penalty; violation; classification

A. A motor carrier shall not operate in this state a motor vehicle involved in interstate or foreign commerce or require or allow a driver to operate a motor vehicle involved in interstate or foreign commerce unless the motor carrier is registered pursuant to 49 United States Code sections 13901 and 13902. A motor carrier domiciled outside of the United States shall have proof of the registration in the vehicle when operating in this state.

B. A motor carrier shall not operate in this state a motor vehicle involved in interstate or foreign commerce or require or allow a driver to operate a motor vehicle involved in interstate or foreign commerce beyond the scope of the motor carrier's registration issued pursuant to 49 United States Code sections 13901 and 13902.

C. A person who violates subsection A or B of this section is subject to a civil penalty of $500.

D. The department or a law enforcement officer authorized pursuant to section 28-5204 may place a motor vehicle under an out-of-service order until either the cargo is removed from the vehicle or the officer obtains proof that the motor carrier is registered pursuant to 49 United States Code sections 13901 and 13902.

E. A motor carrier shall not operate a motor vehicle or allow a driver to operate a motor vehicle subject to an out-of-service order issued pursuant to this section until the reason for the out-of-service order has been remedied. A motor carrier or driver who violates this subsection is guilty of a class 1 misdemeanor.