SD 1440 Massachusetts Senate · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act to ensure financial viability in the transportation of farm goods

This bill (SD 1440) modifies transportation permit rules for farmers operating multiple vehicles under a single farm plate registration. It requires farmers using multiple vehicles under this registration to pay just one fee covering all vehicles, instead of separate fees per vehicle. The fee amount is calculated based on the single vehicle within the registration that has the largest difference between its permit weight limit and its actual vehicle registration weight. This change directly affects farmers transporting farm goods who use multiple vehicles under a single farm plate.
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