Ch. 113                                    1996 LAWS OF MARYLAND

13-919.

(a)     On application, the Administration shall issue a special Class E "dump service
registration" to any applicant who certifies that the vehicle for which the application is
made is a Class E (truck) vehicle that:

(1)     Is designed to haul cargo and to self-unload by gravity or mechanical
means; and

(2)     Is to be used to haul feed or other loose materials in bulk.

(b)     The maximum gross weight limitation for a vehicle registered under this
section is for a vehicle with two axles — 40,000 pounds.

(c)     (1) The maximum gross weight limitation for a vehicle registered under this
section after December 31, 1994 is for a vehicle with three axles — 55,000 pounds.

(2) Except as provided in paragraph (1) of this subsection, the maximum
gross weight limitation for a vehicle registered under this section after December 31, 1994
is:

(i) In Allegany and Garrett Counties for a vehicle with four or more
axles in use when loaded — 70,000 pounds; and

(ii) For a vehicle with four axles that is in compliance with regulations
adopted by the Department that specify alternative vehicle design configurations based
on recommendations of the Dump Truck Technical Task Force — 70,000 pounds.

(d)     (1) (i) Subject to the provisions of subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph,
three-axle vehicles registered before December 31, 1994 may continue to be operated at
the gross vehicle weight limit specified by the applicable law in effect on December 31,
1994 for a period of 20 years beginning:

1.       For a new vehicle registered for the first time, the later of the
vehicle's model year or date of registration; and

2.       For a used vehicle, the vehicle's model year.

(ii) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, any vehicle registered
under this section before December 31, 1994 may continue to be operated until
December 31, 1999 under the applicable provisions of law in effect on December 31,
1994.

(2) (i) A vehicle may continue to be registered under this section,
regardless of the vehicle's configuration, and to be operated under the same
administrative regulations that were in effect on December 31, 1994, for the applicable
time periods specified in paragraph (1) of this subsection, if the vehicle:

1. Was registered under this section before December 31, 1994;
or

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