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MS HB754

Bill

Status

Passed

3/21/2019

Primary Sponsor

Vince Mangold

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Origin

House of Representatives

2019 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds bulk feed and wood pellets to the list of commodities eligible for harvest permits under Mississippi Code Section 27-19-81(4), allowing owners or operators to apply to the Mississippi Department of Transportation for authorization to operate these vehicles on state highways.

  • Extends the repeal date of the harvest permit authority from July 1, 2019 to July 1, 2023.

  • Harvest permits are issued as decals affixed to vehicle windshields, cost $25.00 per permit, and expire one year from issuance.

  • Permit fees are distributed quarterly to counties on an equal basis and deposited into county road and bridge funds for authorized road and bridge improvements.

  • Effective July 1, 2019.

Legislative Description

Excess weight permits; authorize vehicles hauling bulk feed, wood pellets to apply for harvest permit and extend repealer.

Last Action

Approved by Governor

3/21/2019

Committee Referrals

Agriculture2/25/2019
Transportation1/17/2019

Full Bill Text

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