KRS 189.2716: Annual overdimensional permit for transporting steel products to a

Kentucky riverport -- Width and mileage limitations -- Administrative

regulations.

(1) As used in this section, "riverport" means a riverport facility established by a

riverport authority under KRS 65.520.

(2) In order to promote economic development and retain jobs within this state, subject

to KRS 189.222, the department shall promulgate administrative regulations

pursuant to KRS Chapter 13A governing the issue of annual p ermits for the

operation of motor vehicles that are transporting steel products in divisible or

nondivisible loads on state highways from a facility manufacturing products in this

state to a riverport within this state, and whose dimensions exceed the limi ts for

vehicle width prescribed by this chapter.

(3) The maximum width dimension for an overdimensional permit issued in accordance

with this section shall be ten (10) feet.

(4) A motor carrier transporting steel products in divisible or nondivisible loads from a

facility manufacturing steel products in this state may apply for an annual

overdimensional permit pursuant to subsection (2) of this section. An application

for a permit shall identify the route to be used. The permit shall be valid twenty -

four (24) hours a day, but shall be limited to movements of steel products within the

state of not more than seven (7) road miles from the manufacturing facility.

(5) The department shall promulgate administrative regulations in accordance with

KRS Chapter 13A to set fees for permits established under this section.