<a id="pl.1.3"></a><var>1.3</var>products vehicles; allowing certain trucks to qualify for special paper products <br/>
<a id="pl.1.4"></a><var>1.4</var>vehicle permit; changing effective date authorizing permit for special paper <br/>
<a id="pl.1.5"></a><var>1.5</var>products vehicle; changing gross weight requirements for vehicles hauling <br/>
<a id="pl.1.6"></a><var>1.6</var>certain forest products; authorizing extended weight limit permits and providing <br/>
<a id="pl.1.7"></a><var>1.7</var>for deposit of permit fee revenues; extending a weight restriction exemption for <br/>
<a id="pl.1.8"></a><var>1.8</var>certain vehicles transporting milk; appropriating money;amending Minnesota <br/>
<a id="pl.1.9"></a><var>1.9</var>Statutes 2006, sections 169.8261; 169.864, subdivisions 1, 2; 169.87, subdivision <br/>
<a id="pl.1.10"></a><var>1.10</var>4; Laws 2005, First Special Session chapter 1, article 4, section 39; proposing <br/>
<a id="pl.1.11"></a><var>1.11</var>coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 169.<br/>
<a id="pl.1.12"></a><var>1.12</var>BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:<br/>
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<a id="bill.0.1.0"></a><a id="pl.1.13"></a><var>1.13</var>    Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 169.8261, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.1.14"></a><var>1.14</var><b>169.8261 GROSS WEIGHT LIMITATIONS; FOREST PRODUCTS.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.1.15"></a><var>1.15</var>    (a) A vehicle or combination of vehicles hauling raw or unfinished forest products, <br/>
<a id="pl.1.16"></a><var>1.16</var>including wood chips, paper, pulp, oriented strand board, laminated strand lumber, <br/>
<a id="pl.1.17"></a><var>1.17</var>hardboard, treated lumber, untreated lumber, or barrel staves, by the most direct route to the <br/>
<a id="pl.1.18"></a><var>1.18</var>nearest highway that has been designated under section 
         <statute_ref>169.832, subdivision 11</statute_ref>, may be <br/>
<a id="pl.1.19"></a><var>1.19</var>operated on any highway with gross weights permitted under sections 
         <statute_ref>169.822</statute_ref> to 
         <statute_ref>169.829</statute_ref> <br/>
<a id="pl.1.20"></a><var>1.20</var>without regard to load restrictions imposed on that highway, except that the vehicles must:<br/>
<a id="pl.1.21"></a><var>1.21</var>    (1) comply with seasonal load restrictions in effect between the dates set by the <br/>
<a id="pl.1.22"></a><var>1.22</var>commissioner under section 
         <statute_ref>169.87, subdivision 2</statute_ref>;<br/>
<a id="pl.1.23"></a><var>1.23</var>    (2) comply with bridge load limits posted under section 
         <statute_ref>169.84</statute_ref>;<br/>
<a id="pl.1.24"></a><var>1.24</var>    (3) be equipped and operated with six axles and brakes on all wheels;<br/>
<a id="pl.1.25"></a><var>1.25</var>    (4) not exceed 90,000 pounds gross weight, or 98,000 99,000 pounds gross weight <br/>
<a id="pl.1.26"></a><var>1.26</var>during the time when seasonal increases are authorized under section 
         <statute_ref>169.826</statute_ref>;<br/>
<a id="pl.1.27"></a><var>1.27</var>    (5) not be operated on interstate and defense highways;<br/>
<a id="pl.2.1"></a><var>2.1</var>    (6) obtain an annual permit from the commissioner of transportation;<br/>
<a id="pl.2.2"></a><var>2.2</var>    (7) obey all road postings; and<br/>
<a id="pl.2.3"></a><var>2.3</var>    (8) not exceed 20,000 pounds gross weight on any single axle.<br/>
<a id="pl.2.4"></a><var>2.4</var>    (b) A vehicle operated under this section may exceed the legal axle weight limits <br/>
<a id="pl.2.5"></a><var>2.5</var>listed in section 
         <statute_ref>169.824</statute_ref> by not more than 12.5 percent; except that, the weight limits may <br/>
<a id="pl.2.6"></a><var>2.6</var>be exceeded by not more than 22.5 percent during the time when seasonal increases are <br/>
<a id="pl.2.7"></a><var>2.7</var>authorized under section 
         <statute_ref>169.826, subdivision 1</statute_ref>.<br/>
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<a id="bill.0.2.0"></a><a id="pl.2.8"></a><var>2.8</var>    Sec. 2. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 169.864, subdivision 1, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.2.9"></a><var>2.9</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Special three-unit vehicle permit.</b> The commissioner may issue a <br/>
<a id="pl.2.10"></a><var>2.10</var>permit for a vehicle that meets the following requirements:<br/>
<a id="pl.2.11"></a><var>2.11</var>    (1) is a combination of vehicles, including a truck-tractor and a semitrailer drawing <br/>
<a id="pl.2.12"></a><var>2.12</var>one additional semitrailer, which may be equipped with an auxiliary dolly, and no <br/>
<a id="pl.2.13"></a><var>2.13</var>semitrailer used in the three-vehicle combination has an overall length in excess of 28-1/2 <br/>
<a id="pl.2.14"></a><var>2.14</var>feet;<br/>
<a id="pl.2.15"></a><var>2.15</var>    (2) has a maximum gross vehicle weight of 108,000 pounds;<br/>
<a id="pl.2.16"></a><var>2.16</var>    (3) complies with the axle weight limits in section 
         <statute_ref>169.824</statute_ref> or with the federal bridge <br/>
<a id="pl.2.17"></a><var>2.17</var>formula for axle groups not described in that section;<br/>
<a id="pl.2.18"></a><var>2.18</var>    (4) complies with the tire weight limits in section 
         <statute_ref>169.823</statute_ref> or the tire manufacturers' <br/>
<a id="pl.2.19"></a><var>2.19</var>recommended load, whichever is less;<br/>
<a id="pl.2.20"></a><var>2.20</var>    (5) is operated only in this state on Trunk Highway marked 2 between Grand Rapids <br/>
<a id="pl.2.21"></a><var>2.21</var>and the port of Duluth; on Trunk Highway marked 169 between Grand Rapids and its <br/>
<a id="pl.2.22"></a><var>2.22</var>junction with Trunk Highway marked 53; on Trunk Highway marked 194 between Trunk <br/>
<a id="pl.2.23"></a><var>2.23</var>Highway marked 2 and Trunk Highway marked 53; and on Trunk Highway marked 53 <br/>
<a id="pl.2.24"></a><var>2.24</var>between Virginia and the port of Duluth; and<br/>
<a id="pl.2.25"></a><var>2.25</var>    (6) the seasonal weight increases authorized under section 
         <statute_ref>169.826, subdivision 1</statute_ref>, <br/>
<a id="pl.2.26"></a><var>2.26</var>do not apply.<br/>
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<a id="bill.0.3.0"></a><a id="pl.2.27"></a><var>2.27</var>    Sec. 3. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 169.864, subdivision 2, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.2.28"></a><var>2.28</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Special two-unit vehicle permit.</b> The commissioner may issue a permit <br/>
<a id="pl.2.29"></a><var>2.29</var>for a vehicle that meets the following requirements:<br/>
<a id="pl.2.30"></a><var>2.30</var>    (1) is a combination of vehicles consisting of a truck-tractor and a single semitrailer <br/>
<a id="pl.2.31"></a><var>2.31</var>that may exceed 48 feet, but not 53 feet, if the distance from the kingpin to the centerline <br/>
<a id="pl.2.32"></a><var>2.32</var>of the rear axle group of the semitrailer does not exceed 43 feet;<br/>
<a id="pl.2.33"></a><var>2.33</var>    (2) has a maximum gross vehicle weight of 90,000 pounds or 97,000 pounds if <br/>
<a id="pl.2.34"></a><var>2.34</var>the truck has seven axles;<br/>
<a id="pl.3.1"></a><var>3.1</var>    (3) has a maximum gross vehicle weight of 98,000 pounds during the time when <br/>
<a id="pl.3.2"></a><var>3.2</var>seasonal weight increases authorized under section 
         <statute_ref>169.826, subdivision 1</statute_ref>, are in effect;<br/>
<a id="pl.3.3"></a><var>3.3</var>    (4) complies with the axle weight limits in section 
         <statute_ref>169.824</statute_ref> or with the federal bridge <br/>
<a id="pl.3.4"></a><var>3.4</var>formula for axle groups not described in that section;<br/>
<a id="pl.3.5"></a><var>3.5</var>    (5) complies with the tire weight limits in section 
         <statute_ref>169.823</statute_ref> or the tire manufacturers' <br/>
<a id="pl.3.6"></a><var>3.6</var>recommended load, whichever is less; and<br/>
<a id="pl.3.7"></a><var>3.7</var>    (6) is operated only on the highways specified in subdivision 1, clause (5).<br/>
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<a id="bill.0.4.0"></a><a id="pl.3.8"></a><var>3.8</var>    Sec. 4. <b>[169.865] EXTENDED WEIGHT LIMIT PERMITS.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.3.9"></a><var>3.9</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Six-axle vehicles.</b> (a) A road authority may issue an annual permit <br/>
<a id="pl.3.10"></a><var>3.10</var>authorizing a vehicle or combination of vehicles with a total of six axles to haul raw or <br/>
<a id="pl.3.11"></a><var>3.11</var>unprocessed agricultural products and be operated with a gross vehicle weight of up to:<br/>
<a id="pl.3.12"></a><var>3.12</var>    (1) 90,000 pounds; and<br/>
<a id="pl.3.13"></a><var>3.13</var>    (2) 99,000 pounds during the period set by the commissioner under section 169.826, <br/>
<a id="pl.3.14"></a><var>3.14</var>subdivision 1.<br/>
<a id="pl.3.15"></a><var>3.15</var>    (b) Notwithstanding subdivision 4, paragraph (a), clause (4), a vehicle or <br/>
<a id="pl.3.16"></a><var>3.16</var>combination of vehicles operated under this subdivision and transporting only sealed <br/>
<a id="pl.3.17"></a><var>3.17</var>intermodal containers may be operated on an interstate highway if allowed by the United <br/>
<a id="pl.3.18"></a><var>3.18</var>States Department of Transportation.<br/>
<a id="pl.3.19"></a><var>3.19</var>    (c) The fee for a permit issued under this subdivision is $300.<br/>
<a id="pl.3.20"></a><var>3.20</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Seven-axle vehicles.</b> (a) A road authority may issue an annual permit <br/>
<a id="pl.3.21"></a><var>3.21</var>authorizing a vehicle or combination of vehicles with a total of seven axles to haul raw or <br/>
<a id="pl.3.22"></a><var>3.22</var>unprocessed agricultural products and be operated with a gross vehicle weight of up to:<br/>
<a id="pl.3.23"></a><var>3.23</var>    (1) 97,000 pounds; and<br/>
<a id="pl.3.24"></a><var>3.24</var>    (2) 99,000 pounds during the period set by the commissioner under section 169.826, <br/>
<a id="pl.3.25"></a><var>3.25</var>subdivision 1.<br/>
<a id="pl.3.26"></a><var>3.26</var>    (b) Drivers of vehicles operating under this subdivision must comply with driver <br/>
<a id="pl.3.27"></a><var>3.27</var>qualification requirements adopted under section 221.0314, subdivisions 2 to 5, and Code <br/>
<a id="pl.3.28"></a><var>3.28</var>of Federal Regulations, title 49, parts 40 and 382.<br/>
<a id="pl.3.29"></a><var>3.29</var>    (c) The fee for a permit issued under this subdivision is $500.<br/>
<a id="pl.3.30"></a><var>3.30</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Single unit vehicles.</b> (a) A road authority may issue an annual permit <br/>
<a id="pl.3.31"></a><var>3.31</var>authorizing a single unit vehicle with a total of seven axles up to 45 feet in length to haul <br/>
<a id="pl.3.32"></a><var>3.32</var>raw or unprocessed agricultural products and be operated with a gross vehicle weight <br/>
<a id="pl.3.33"></a><var>3.33</var>of up to:<br/>
<a id="pl.3.34"></a><var>3.34</var>    (1) 80,000 pounds; and<br/>
<a id="pl.4.1"></a><var>4.1</var>    (2) 88,000 pounds during the period set by the commissioner under section 169.826, <br/>
<a id="pl.4.2"></a><var>4.2</var>subdivisions 1 and 1a.<br/>
<a id="pl.4.3"></a><var>4.3</var>    (b) The fee for a permit issued under this subdivision is $300.<br/>
<a id="pl.4.4"></a><var>4.4</var>    Subd. 4. <b>Requirements; restrictions.</b> (a) A vehicle or combination of vehicles <br/>
<a id="pl.4.5"></a><var>4.5</var>operating under this section:<br/>
<a id="pl.4.6"></a><var>4.6</var>    (1) is subject to axle weight limitations under section 169.824, subdivision 1;<br/>
<a id="pl.4.7"></a><var>4.7</var>    (2) is subject to seasonal load restrictions under section 169.87;<br/>
<a id="pl.4.8"></a><var>4.8</var>    (3) is subject to bridge load limits posted under section 169.84;<br/>
<a id="pl.4.9"></a><var>4.9</var>    (4) may only be operated on trunk highways other than interstate highways, and on <br/>
<a id="pl.4.10"></a><var>4.10</var>local roads designated under section 169.832, subdivision 11; <br/>
<a id="pl.4.11"></a><var>4.11</var>    (5) may not be operated with loads that exceed the manufacturer's gross vehicle <br/>
<a id="pl.4.12"></a><var>4.12</var>weight rating as affixed to the vehicle, or other certification of gross vehicle weight rating <br/>
<a id="pl.4.13"></a><var>4.13</var>complying with Code of Federal Regulations, title 49, parts 567.4 to 567.7;<br/>
<a id="pl.4.14"></a><var>4.14</var>    (6) must be issued a permit from each road authority having jurisdiction over a road <br/>
<a id="pl.4.15"></a><var>4.15</var>on which the vehicle is operated, if required;<br/>
<a id="pl.4.16"></a><var>4.16</var>    (7) must comply with the requirements of section 169.851, subdivision 4; and<br/>
<a id="pl.4.17"></a><var>4.17</var>    (8) must have brakes on all wheels.<br/>
<a id="pl.4.18"></a><var>4.18</var>    (b) The percentage allowances for exceeding gross weights if transporting unfinished <br/>
<a id="pl.4.19"></a><var>4.19</var>forest products under section 168.013, subdivision 3, paragraph (b), or for the first haul of <br/>
<a id="pl.4.20"></a><var>4.20</var>unprocessed or raw farm products or unfinished forest products under section 168.013, <br/>
<a id="pl.4.21"></a><var>4.21</var>subdivision 3, paragraph (d), clause (3), do not apply to a vehicle or combination of <br/>
<a id="pl.4.22"></a><var>4.22</var>vehicles operated under this section.<br/>
<a id="pl.4.23"></a><var>4.23</var>    Subd. 5. <b>Deposit of revenues; appropriation.</b> (a) Revenue from the permits issued <br/>
<a id="pl.4.24"></a><var>4.24</var>under this section must be deposited:<br/>
<a id="pl.4.25"></a><var>4.25</var>    (1) in fiscal years 2007 through 2010, in the bridge inspection and signing account <br/>
<a id="pl.4.26"></a><var>4.26</var>in the special revenue fund; and<br/>
<a id="pl.4.27"></a><var>4.27</var>    (2) in fiscal year 2011 and subsequent years, in the trunk highway fund.<br/>
<a id="pl.4.28"></a><var>4.28</var>    (b) The revenue in the bridge inspection and signing account under this section is <br/>
<a id="pl.4.29"></a><var>4.29</var>annually appropriated to the commissioner for:<br/>
<a id="pl.4.30"></a><var>4.30</var>    (1) inspection of local bridges and identification of local bridges to be posted, <br/>
<a id="pl.4.31"></a><var>4.31</var>including contracting with a consultant for some or all of these functions; and<br/>
<a id="pl.4.32"></a><var>4.32</var>    (2) erection of weight posting signs on local bridges.<br/>
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<a id="bill.0.5.0"></a><a id="pl.4.33"></a><var>4.33</var>    Sec. 5. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 169.87, subdivision 4, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.4.34"></a><var>4.34</var>    Subd. 4. <b>Vehicle transporting milk.</b> Until June 1, 2007, A weight restriction <br/>
<a id="pl.4.35"></a><var>4.35</var>imposed under subdivision 1 by the commissioner of transportation or a local road <br/>
<a id="pl.5.1"></a><var>5.1</var>authority, or imposed by subdivision 2, does not apply to a vehicle transporting milk from <br/>
<a id="pl.5.2"></a><var>5.2</var>the point of production to the point of first processing if, at the time the weight restriction <br/>
<a id="pl.5.3"></a><var>5.3</var>is exceeded, the vehicle is carrying milk loaded at only one point of production. This <br/>
<a id="pl.5.4"></a><var>5.4</var>subdivision does not authorize a vehicle described in this subdivision to exceed a weight <br/>
<a id="pl.5.5"></a><var>5.5</var>restriction of five tons per axle by more than two tons per axle.<br/>
<a id="pl.5.6"></a><var>5.6</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective the day following final enactment.<br/>
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<a id="bill.0.6.0"></a><a id="pl.5.7"></a><var>5.7</var>    Sec. 6. Laws 2005, First Special Session chapter 1, article 4, section 39, the effective <br/>
<a id="pl.5.8"></a><var>5.8</var>date, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.5.9"></a><var>5.9</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective the latter of August 1, 2006, or the <br/>
<a id="pl.5.10"></a><var>5.10</var>date on which the commissioner determines that building permits have been issued for the <br/>
<a id="pl.5.11"></a><var>5.11</var>construction of a new pulp and paper manufacturing facility at Grand Rapids 2007.<br/>