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MI SB0706
Bill
AI Summary
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Prohibits jurisdictional authorities from imposing fees or regulations on vehicles engaged in silvicultural operations that comply with size, weight, and load maximums established in the chapter.
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Allows state transportation department and local authorities to issue special permits for vehicles exceeding maximum size, weight, or load limits, with fees capped at $50 for single trips and $100 for multiple trips or annual permits.
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Permits fee increases annually by the state transportation department based on the percentage increase in the United States consumer price index, rounded to the nearest whole dollar.
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Requires special permits to be carried in the vehicle and open to inspection by police officers or authorized agents, with violations classified as civil infractions.
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Clarifies that silvicultural operation vehicles remain subject to seasonal weight reductions specified in section 722 of the Motor Vehicle Code.
Legislative Description
Traffic control; traffic regulation; special permit for certain vehicles transporting forest products; prohibit local units of government from requiring under certain circumstances. Amends sec. 725 of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.725).
Traffic control: traffic regulation
Last Action
Assigned Pa 0454'16 12/30/16 Addenda
12/30/2016