SF 1499

as introduced - 90th Legislature (2017 - 2018) Posted on 05/11/2018 03:52pm

A bill for an act
relating to motor vehicles; amending certain weight limitations for vehicles
transporting milk; requiring an analysis of certain deficient bridges; 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 [169.8295] WEIGHT LIMITS; VEHICLES TRANSPORTING MILK.
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new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Weight limits increase. new text end

new text begin (a) The weight limitations under sections 169.823
to 169.829 are increased by ten percent for a single-unit vehicle transporting fluid milk from
the point of production to (1) another point of production for additional loading, or (2) the
point of first processing.
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new text begin (b) Notwithstanding sections 169.824, subdivision 1, paragraph (d); 169.826, subdivision
3; or other law to the contrary, a permit is not required to operate a vehicle under this section.
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new text begin (c) The seasonal weight increases under section 169.826, subdivision 1, do not apply to
a vehicle operated under this section.
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new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Requirements; restrictions. new text end

new text begin A vehicle operated under this section:
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new text begin (1) is subject to seasonal load restrictions under section 169.87, except as otherwise
provided under section 169.87, subdivision 4;
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new text begin (2) is subject to bridge load limits posted under section 169.84; and
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new text begin (3) may not be operated with a load that exceeds the tire manufacturer's recommended
load, the manufacturer's gross vehicle weight rating as affixed to the vehicle, or other
certification of gross vehicle weight rating under Code of Federal Regulations, title 49,
sections 567.4 to 567.7.
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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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Sec. 2. new text begin DEFICIENT BRIDGE WEIGHT LIMITS; STUDY AND ANALYSIS.
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new text begin (a) By November 15, 2017, the commissioner of transportation must complete a study
and analysis of posted weight limits on state and local bridges to identify deficient bridges
in those geographic regions of the state where fluid milk is transported from points of
production to points of first processing. The study and analysis must:
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new text begin (1) identify bridges with posted weight limits;
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new text begin (2) review the vehicle weight limits under Minnesota Statutes, chapter 169, including
Minnesota Statutes, section 169.8295, relative to bridge posting standards;
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new text begin (3) analyze vehicle routing considerations for transportation of fluid milk; and
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new text begin (4) include geographic mapping information that is made available to milk haulers, milk
processing facilities, local road authorities, and other interested stakeholders.
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new text begin (b) Upon request by the commissioner, local road authorities must provide information
on bridges under their respective jurisdictions in a timely manner.
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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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