An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in size, weight and load, further providing for permit for movement during course of manufacture.
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Overview
This bill amends Pennsylvania law to allow milk hauling during inclement weather and declared emergencies, including 24-hour operation. It establishes a process for obtaining permits for these types of movements, particularly for combinations of vehicles transporting milk. The bill also creates a decal system to identify milk haulers and outlines penalties for non-compliance. It modifies existing regulations related to permits for movement during the course of manufacture to specifically address milk transport.
Key provisions
- Allows milk hauling 24/7 during inclement weather and emergencies.
- Requires a one-time decal for milk hauling vehicles.
- Establishes a fee for the milk hauling decal.
- Prohibits penalties for compliance with the milk hauling provisions.
- Defines key terms related to milk hauling, such as ‘dairy farm,’ ‘milk plant,’ and ‘bulk milk.’
- Modifies existing permit regulations to accommodate milk transport.
- Specifies weight limits for milk hauling combinations.
- Permits movement on interstate highways for milk hauling.
Who is affected
- Milk haulers
- Dairy farmers
- Milk plants
- Law enforcement agencies
- Local authorities
Notable changes
- Creates a specific permitting process for milk hauling during inclement weather and emergencies.
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