RÉSUMÉ DIGEST
ACT 239 (HB 825) 2024 Regular Session Romero
Existing law defines "construction aggregates" as sand, gravel, crushed stone, reef shell, clam
shell, sand-clam shell mixture, sand-reef shell mixture, sand clay gravel, clam-reef shell
mixture, crushed concrete, expanded clay, calcium sulfate hemihydrate, asphalt, bulk soil,
and dirt.
New law modifies the existing law definition of "construction aggregates" to include bulk
rock, sand rock, and asphalt millings.
New law authorizes dump trucks hauling concrete or construction aggregates to exceed the
maximum permissible axle weight, without a penalty, provided the truck does not exceed its
maximum permissible gross weight by more than 5%, 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.
New law further provides that if the truck's total excess weight is greater than 5% of its
maximum permissible gross weight it must be assessed a penalty based on the total amount
by which the truck's weight exceeds its maximum permissible gross weight.
New law provides that the maximum gross weight of dump trucks hauling concrete or
construction aggregates with up to 5% of excess weight cannot exceed 80,000 pounds with
a 2% tolerance.
New law defines "dump truck" as a vehicle designed exclusively to transport construction
aggregates.
Effective August 1, 2024.
(Amends R.S. 32:388(B)(4)(b)(intro. para.); Adds R.S. 32:388(B)(1)(b)(v) and (4)(b)(xvi)
through (xviii))