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MN SF3680
Bill
Status
3/21/2018
Primary Sponsor
Bill Weber
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AI Summary
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Amends Minnesota Statutes section 169.865 to define "qualifying agricultural products" as raw or unprocessed agricultural products, livestock and poultry feed, seed, fertilizer, potash, and agricultural lime.
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Authorizes six-axle vehicles to haul qualifying agricultural products at gross weights up to 90,000 pounds year-round and 99,000 pounds during commissioner-designated seasonal periods for a $300 annual permit fee.
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Authorizes seven-axle vehicles to haul qualifying agricultural products at gross weights up to 97,000 pounds year-round and 99,000 pounds during commissioner-designated seasonal periods for a $500 annual permit fee.
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Requires drivers of seven-axle vehicles to comply with federal driver qualification requirements under Code of Federal Regulations title 49, parts 40 and 382, unless exempt.
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Allows six-axle vehicles transporting sealed intermodal containers to operate on interstate highways if permitted by the United States Department of Transportation.
Legislative Description
Agricultural products special overweight hauling permits provisions modifications
Last Action
Referred to Transportation Finance and Policy
3/21/2018