SB 171 - Purgason, Chuck
Repeals plank requirement for owners of tractors and other farm equipment
Bill Details
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LR Number
0893S.01P
Title
SB 171
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Journal Page
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Effective Date
August 28, 2005
Current Status
Voted Do Pass H Agriculture Policy Committee
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No amendments available
CURRENT BILL SUMMARY
SB 171 - The act removes Section 229.160, RSMo from the law. The section requires all persons owning, among other things, tractors, and moving those vehicles over public highways to lay down planks on the floors of all bridges. If such planks are not laid the person responsible for the vehicle is held liable for double the amount of injury caused to the bridge in question.
MEGAN WORD