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An Act To Add Vehicles Hauling Animal Bedding to Those Exempt from Posted Road Restrictions
Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and
Whereas,  Maine is an agricultural state with a long tradition of supporting its farmers and livestock producers; and
Whereas,  often the State, counties and municipalities cannot timely process or issue permits to traverse posted roads; and
Whereas,  agricultural interests and the needs of animals can be immediate, and delays in obtaining permits to traverse posted roads can result in harm to or loss of livestock; and
Whereas,  in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, therefore,
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  29-A MRSA §2395, sub-§9  is enacted to read:
 
9.  Exemption.     A vehicle hauling animal bedding is exempt from this section.
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this legislation takes effect when approved.
 
SUMMARY
This bill exempts vehicles hauling animal bedding from posted road restrictions imposed by the Department of Transportation, counties or municipalities.