NC H584

Governor may temporarily suspend routine weight inspections of trucks when severe weather threatens serious damage or loss to livestock, poultry, or crops ready for harvest.

Suspension applies only to vehicles hauling livestock, poultry, or crops moving from farms to processing facilities or distribution points during the weather threat.

Suspension does not permit vehicles to exceed safe load capacity limits established by the Department of Transportation for bridges.

Suspension ends when the Governor determines the threat of serious damage or loss to livestock, poultry, or crops has passed.

Governor must receive a request from the Commissioner of Agriculture before authorizing any temporary suspension.