SF 1063

as introduced - 90th Legislature (2017 - 2018) Posted on 03/29/2017 09:20am

A bill for an act
relating to motor vehicles; authorizing special overweight permits for hauling
construction materials; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter
169.

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

Section 1.

new text begin [169.869] SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS PERMIT.
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new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Definition. new text end

new text begin For purposes of this section, "construction materials" means
highway construction materials, building construction materials, and associated demolition
materials, including but not limited to aggregate material as defined in section 298.75,
subdivision 1, paragraph (a), hot mix asphalt, plastic concrete, cementitious materials,
concrete admixtures, asphalt cement, construction demolition materials, and recycled road
materials.
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new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Six-axle vehicles. new text end

new text begin (a) The commissioner of transportation may issue an annual
permit authorizing a vehicle or combination of vehicles with a total of six or more axles to
haul construction materials and be operated with a gross vehicle weight of up to:
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new text begin (1) 90,000 pounds; and
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new text begin (2) 99,000 pounds during the period set by the commissioner under section 169.826,
subdivision 1.
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new text begin (b) The fee for a permit issued under this subdivision is $300, or a proportional amount
as provided in section 169.86, subdivision 5.
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new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Seven-axle vehicles. new text end

new text begin (a) The commissioner of transportation may issue an
annual permit authorizing a vehicle or combination of vehicles with a total of seven or more
axles to haul construction materials and be operated with a gross vehicle weight of up to:
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new text begin (1) 97,000 pounds; and
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new text begin (2) 99,000 pounds during the period set by the commissioner under section 169.826,
subdivision 1.
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new text begin (b) The fee for a permit issued under this subdivision is $500, or a proportional amount
as provided in section 169.86, subdivision 5.
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new text begin Subd. 4. new text end

new text begin Authority; restrictions. new text end

new text begin (a) A permit issued by the commissioner under this
section is valid for operation on highways regardless of jurisdiction, subject to paragraph
(b) and section 169.87, subdivision 1.
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new text begin (b) A vehicle or combination of vehicles operating under this section:
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new text begin (1) may only be operated on paved or unpaved streets and highways, other than interstate
highways; and
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new text begin (2) must comply with the requirements and restrictions in section 169.865, subdivision
3, paragraph (a), clauses (1) to (3), (5), (7), and (8).
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new text begin Subd. 5. new text end

new text begin Revenues. new text end

new text begin Revenue from the permits issued by the commissioner under this
section must be deposited in the town bridge account. Revenue deposited under this
subdivision is available to inspect and post weight limits for town bridges.
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new text begin Subd. 6. new text end

new text begin Expiration date. new text end

new text begin Upon request of the permit applicant, the expiration date for
a permit issued under this section must be the same as the expiration date of the permitted
vehicle's registration.
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new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

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