HF 521

as introduced - 87th Legislature (2011 - 2012) Posted on 02/17/2011 09:38am

A bill for an act
relating to transportation; permitting gross weight seasonal increases for
transportation of sweet corn; amending Minnesota Statutes 2010, section
169.826, subdivision 1a.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 169.826, subdivision 1a, is amended to
read:

Subd. 1a.

Harvest season increase amount; permit.

The limitations provided in
sections 169.823 to 169.829 are increased by ten percent from the beginning of harvest to
November 30 each year for the movement of sugar beets, carrots, new text begin sweet corn, new text end and potatoes
from the field of harvest to the point of the first unloading. Transfer of the product
from a farm vehicle or small farm trailer, within the meaning of chapter 168, to another
vehicle is not considered to be the first unloading. A permit issued under section 169.86,
subdivision 1, paragraph (a), is required. The commissioner shall not issue permits under
this subdivision if to do so will result in a loss of federal highway funding to the state.

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective the day following final enactment.
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