Ch. 305                                           LAWS OF MARYLAND

(ii) The sum of the rated load capacities
indicated by the manufacturer as to each tire on the axle with
which the vehicle originally was equipped, except as provided in
subsection (c) of this section.

(3) (I) [Any] EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN SUBPARAGRAPH (II)
OF THIS PARAGRAPH, ANY vehicle with a gross maximum weight in
excess of 73,000 pounds may travel only on State highways, except
while making a delivery or pickup, and then only when traveling
by the shortest available legal route to or from the State
highway for the purpose of making such delivery or pickup. In
Baltimore City, the shortest available legal route shall be only
on designated truck routes.

(II) IF APPROVED BY THE LOCAL GOVERNING BODY
AND THE STATE HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION, IN DORCHESTER COUNTY, A
VEHICLE WITH A GROSS MAXIMUM WEIGHT IN EXCESS OF 73,000 POUNDS
MAY USE THE LINKWOOD ROAD WHEN TRAVELING BETWEEN EAST NEW MARKET
AND LINKWOOD.

(II) IN DORCHESTER COUNTY, A VEHICLE WITH A
GROSS MAXIMUM WEIGHT IN EXCESS OF 73,000 POUNDS MAY USE THE

LINKWOOD ROAD WHEN TRAVELING BETWEEN EAST NEW MARKET AND

LINKWOOD.

(II) IF APPROVED BY THE LOCAL GOVERNING BODY
AND THE STATE HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION BASED ON CONSIDERATION OF
ECONOMIC HARDSHIP, HIGHWAY SAFETY, AND THE ADEQUACY OF THE ROAD
AND ANY BRIDGES, A VEHICLE WITH A GROSS MAXIMUM WEIGHT IN EXCESS
OF 73,000 POUNDS MAY USE A POSTED LOCAL ROAD.

SECTION 2. AND BE IT FURTHER ENACTED, That this Act shall
take effect July 1, 1989.

Approved May 19, 1989.

CHAPTER 305

(Senate Bill 98)

AN ACT concerning

Appropriation or Use of Waters, Reservoirs,
and Dams - Hearings

FOR the purpose of altering certain application, notice, and
hearing procedures regarding the appropriation or use of
waters, reservoirs, and dams in the State; stating certain
policy relating to permitting procedures; amending the

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