DIGEST
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or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
HB 767 Original 2018 Regular Session Gisclair
Abstract: Extends the authorization for ready-mixed concrete trucks to exceed the maximum
permissible gross vehicle weight without penalty, under certain conditions, until 2020.
Present law authorizes ready-mixed concrete trucks to exceed the maximum permissible gross
weight, without penalty, provided the total excess weight is 10% or less of the trucks maximum
permissible gross weight, the truck contains a certificate evidencing its most recent mixer chip-out
of build-up occurred within the previous 90 days, the truck does not exceed the posted load while
crossing a posted bridge, the truck is not operating on the interstate system, and no tire on the truck
exceeds its tire weight rating. Present law is effective from Aug. 1, 2012 through July 31, 2018.
Proposed law extends the termination date in present law for two years from July 31, 2018 to July
31, 2020.
(Amends R.S. 32:388(B)(1)(b)(iv))