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MI SB0265
Bill
AI Summary
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Exempts propane delivery vehicles from seasonal weight restrictions during March, April, and May if the propane tank is filled to no more than 50% capacity and the vehicle travels at no more than 35 miles per hour.
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Defines "emergency delivery" as a propane delivery to a residential customer whose fuel tank contains an estimated 25% or less of its heating fuel capacity.
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Maintains existing exemptions from seasonal weight restrictions for vehicles transporting agricultural commodities and public utility vehicles performing emergency or non-emergency work.
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Requires the state transportation department and local authorities to post seasonal weight restriction information on their websites, including effective dates and affected highways.
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Effective date: December 28, 2012.
Legislative Description
Traffic control; violations; weight restriction during frost restriction periods; provide exemption for trucks transporting heating fuel under certain circumstances. Amends sec. 722 of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.722).
Energy, gas and oil
Last Action
Assigned Pa 0522'12 With Immediate Effect
12/31/2012