A. There is hereby created in the Department of Public Safety the "Motorcycle Safety and Education Program". The Commissioner of Public Safety may hire an Administrator who shall be responsible for the administration and operation of the Program, as determined by the Commissioner.

B. 1. The Program shall include guidelines and standards for courses of instruction, as established and approved by the Commissioner and which are taught by certified instructors, as prescribed by the Commissioner. The courses shall meet or exceed nationally accepted standards for courses of instruction in motorcycle safety and education. The courses shall include instruction for novice and experienced motorcycle operators and passengers, instruction in motorist awareness and alcohol and drug awareness, and any other instruction the Commissioner deems appropriate for motorcycle safety and education.

2. The Program may include provisions for marketing and promotion, improving motorcycle license testing procedures, and such other provisions as deemed appropriate by the Commissioner.

3. The Commissioner shall evaluate the Program every two (2) years and shall periodically inspect public and private facilities and equipment and periodically evaluate procedures used in the courses of instruction. Evaluation and inspection reports shall be submitted to the Advisory Committee.

C. The cost of administering and operating the Motorcycle Safety and Education Program shall be funded by the Motorcycle Safety and Education Program Revolving Fund, as created in Section 40-123 of this title. The Commissioner shall promulgate rules necessary to implement and administer the provisions of Sections 40-121 through 40-123 of this title.

Added by Laws 1999, c. 342, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 1999. Amended by Laws 2002, c. 472, § 1, eff. July 1, 2002.