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MI SB0595
Bill
AI Summary
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Farm vehicle drivers are exempt from federal regulations regarding employment applications, investigations, road tests, hours of service, and medical qualifications for intrastate transportation.
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Self-propelled implements of husbandry and implements of husbandry being drawn by farm tractors are exempt from the act's provisions for intrastate transportation.
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Combination vehicles with gross vehicle weight of 26,000 pounds or less (with trailers weighing 15,000 pounds or less) may use surge brakes for intrastate operation, except those transporting hazardous materials requiring placarding or designed to carry more than 8 passengers.
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Motor carriers operating entirely in intrastate commerce cannot require seasonal construction-related vehicle operators to exceed 70 hours on duty in 7 consecutive days, 80 hours in 8 consecutive days, or 12 hours of operation/16 hours on duty in any single day.
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The act takes effect 90 days after enactment.
Legislative Description
Traffic control; driver license; examination regarding existence of certain medical conditions affecting applicant's ability to operate safely; revise and clarify. Amends sec. 5 of 1963 PA 181 (MCL 480.15).
State agencies (existing): state
Last Action
Assigned Pa 0452'16 12/30/16 Addenda
12/30/2016