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___________________ moved that HB 1228 be amended as follows:

     On the printed bill, delete everything after the enacting clause and insert:

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     Section 1. Upon a first conviction for a violation of § 34-46-2(2), the court shall suspend the driver's license or driving privilege of any person who was under the age of eighteen when the offense occurred, for a period of ninety days. Upon a second conviction for a violation of § 34-46-2(2), the court shall suspend the driver's license or driving privilege of any person who was under the age of eighteen when the offense occurred, for a period of one hundred eight days. Upon a third or subsequent conviction for a violation of § 34-46-2(2), the court shall suspend the driver's license or driving privilege of any person who was under the age of eighteen when the offense occurred until the person reaches the age of eighteen or for a period of one year, whichever time period is greater. For any offense under this section, the court may issue an order permitting the person to operate a motor vehicle for purposes of the person's employment or attendance at school.

     Notwithstanding the provisions of chapters 26-7A, 26-8A, 26-8B, and 26-8C, the Unified Judicial System shall notify the Department of Commerce and Regulation of any conviction for a violation of § 34-46-2(2). The period of suspension shall begin on the date the person's suspended driver's license is received by the court or the Department of Commerce and Regulation. At the expiration of the period of suspension, a person may make application to have the license reinstated and pay the license fee as prescribed in §§ 32-12-47.1."