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Commodities definition addressed

Published (4/6/2012)
By Mike Cook
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Properties and equipment can be defined as commodities when it comes to extended vehicle combinations on state roads.

Sponsored by Rep. Ron Shimanski (R-Silver Lake) and Sen. Al DeKruif (R-Madison Lake), the law adds property and equipment to the types of transport allowed for vehicle combinations that can exceed the general maximum combined length of 75 feet.

The new law is needed because many Minnesota State Fair vendors transport their equipment and property using twin trailers. Last year, the fair board was informed by the State Patrol that the contents did not fall under the definition of commodities, which are authorized to be transported in Minnesota.

Signed March 30 by Gov. Mark Dayton, the law is effective March 31, 2012.

HF2793*/ SF2426/CH147

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