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NC H211

Bill

Status

Passed

6/19/2013

Primary Sponsor

James Dixon

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013-2014 Session

AI Summary

  • Adds feed for poultry or livestock transported from storage facilities, holding facilities, or mills to farms to the list of agricultural products exempt from standard weight restrictions.

  • Exemption applies only when feed is transported within 150 miles of the point of origin.

  • Vehicles must still comply with all other conditions including single-axle weight limits (22,000-26,000 pounds depending on configuration), tandem-axle limits (42,000-44,000 pounds), and gross weight limits (90,000 pounds).

  • Vehicles cannot operate on interstate highways or exceed posted bridge weight limits while transporting exempt agricultural products.

  • Effective July 1, 2013.

Legislative Description

Weight Limits/Animal Feed Trucks

Last Action

Ch. SL 2013-120

6/19/2013

Committee Referrals

Transportation4/4/2013
Agriculture3/27/2013
Transportation3/5/2013

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