This bill amends Iowa's transportation laws regarding the gross weight limits for motor vehicles transporting raw farm products on public highways. It modifies Section 321.460 to exempt vehicles loaded with hay or stover from certain load spilling regulations. Additionally, it revises Section 321.466 to allow vehicles carrying raw farm products or soil fertilizers to operate with a gross weight up to 25% over their registered weight, while also clarifying the definition of "raw farm products" to include a comprehensive list of items such as dead animals, grains, fruits, vegetables, and various other agricultural products.

The bill removes specific references to raw dairy products, livestock, live poultry, and eggs from the existing exemptions and incorporates them into the newly defined list of raw farm products. It also adds manure and soybean meal to this list, thereby expanding the types of products that can be transported under the increased weight allowance. Furthermore, it clarifies that cracked or ground grains are considered raw farm products when being delivered directly to a farm for processing. Overall, the bill aims to facilitate the transportation of agricultural goods while ensuring compliance with weight regulations.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 321.460