Bill > AB525

This bill extends the exemption for agricultural vehicles from the Basic Inspection of Terminals (BIT) program until January 1, 2031. The BIT program requires motor carriers to identify terminals where their vehicles can be inspected and records can be reviewed by the Department of Motor Vehicles. An agricultural vehicle is defined as a vehicle weighing 26,000 pounds or less, operated by a farmer or agricultural instructor, used exclusively for agricultural operations, not used as a for-hire carrier, with a towing vehicle weighing 16,000 pounds or less, and used solely in intrastate commerce. The bill also removes a previous requirement for the California Highway Patrol to submit a report to the Governor and Legislature about the impact of excluding agricultural vehicles from the BIT program, as this provision is now considered obsolete. This extension continues to provide flexibility for agricultural operators by maintaining their exemption from the detailed inspection and reporting requirements of the BIT program.

Budget and Finance, Transportation and Infrastructure

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