Bill > SB496

This bill amends Arkansas law regarding permits for transporting farm machinery by replacing the term "farm machinery equipment dealer" with "farm machinery equipment hauler" throughout the relevant sections. The changes expand the types of entities that can transport farm machinery without obtaining a special permit and establish a process for obtaining an annual permit for vehicles hauling farm machinery that exceed standard width limits. Under the new provisions, a farm machinery equipment hauler can apply for a yearly permit (costing up to $500 per vehicle) to transport machinery wider than normally allowed, but they are responsible for ensuring safe routing and may be required to provide a bond to cover potential highway damage or recovery costs. The bill clarifies that the permit applies to situations like delivering new or used farm machinery to a purchaser's farm or transporting machinery to and from repair shops, with the goal of providing more flexibility for farm machinery transportation while maintaining safety standards.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/Detail?id=sb496&ddBienniumSession=2025%2F2025R