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MI SB0314

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/16/2016

Primary Sponsor

Wayne Schmidt

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Origin

Senate

98th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Amends Michigan Vehicle Code Section 722 to expand the definition of "agricultural commodities" to include maple sap, maple syrup, and equipment used to produce maple syrup.

  • Vehicles transporting these maple products from the place of harvest or farm storage to the first point of delivery are eligible for a 10% increase in axle loading maximums, matching other agricultural commodity exemptions.

  • The exemption does not apply to vehicles using interstate highways or roads subject to seasonal weight restrictions during the restricted periods (March, April, May).

  • Establishes that agricultural commodities do not include trees or lumber, clarifying the scope of eligible products.

  • Takes effect 90 days after enactment into law.

Legislative Description

Traffic control; traffic regulation; maple sap, maple syrup, and equipment used to produce maple syrup; include in agricultural commodities for exemption from seasonal weight restrictions. Amends sec. 722 of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.722).

Traffic control: traffic regulation

Last Action

Referred To Committee On Transportation And Infrastructure

3/16/2016

Committee Referrals

Transportation And Infrastructure3/16/2016
Transportation5/5/2015

Full Bill Text

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