Pennsylvania Statutes
§ 4976.1 — Permit for movement of live domestic animals
Pennsylvania § 4976.1
JurisdictionPennsylvania
Title 75VEHICLES
PartPART IV
Ch. 49SIZE, WEIGHT AND LOAD
Subch.SPECIAL PERMITS FOR EXCESSIVE
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Bluebook
75 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 4976.1 (2026).
Text
(a)Authorization.--An annual permit may be issued authorizing the movement on highways of live domestic animals which exceeds the maximum gross weight specified in Subchapter C (relating to maximum weights of vehicles). The weight of any combination permitted under this section shall not exceed 95,000 pounds gross weight, and the weight on any nonsteering axle shall not exceed 21,000 pounds. No permit may be issued for this type of movement upon an interstate highway.
(b)Definition.--As used in this section, the term "domestic animal" shall have the meaning given to it in 3 Pa.C.S. Ch. 23 (relating to domestic animals).
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Legislative History
(Dec. 21, 1998, P.L.1126, No.151, eff. 60 days) 1998 Amendment.Act 151 added section 4976.1. Cross References.Section 4976.1 is referred to in sections 1943, 4962 of this title.
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