DIGEST
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or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
HB 568 Original 2016 Regular Session Richard
Abstract: Requires a commercial driver's license to haul sugar cane on public roadways.
Present law authorizes the Dept. of Public Safety and Corrections to permit licensed drivers without
a commercial driver's license to operate farm vehicles not used in the operations of a common or
contract motor carrier within 150 miles of the farmer's farm.
Proposed law requires that operators of farm vehicles hauling sugar cane on the public roadways
possess a commercial driver's license.
(Amends R.S. 32:408(A)(8)(b)(intro. para.))