An Act To Allow a Weight Tolerance for Vehicle Auxiliary Power Units
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1. 29-A MRSA §101, sub-§7-A is enacted to read:
7-A. Auxiliary power unit. "Auxiliary power unit" means an integrated system that:
A. Provides heat, air conditioning, engine warming or electricity components on a heavy duty vehicle; and
B. Is certified by the Administrator of the United States Environmental Protection Agency under 40 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 89 as meeting emissions standards.
Sec. 2. 29-A MRSA §101, sub-§27-A is enacted to read:
27-A. Heavy duty vehicle. "Heavy duty vehicle" means a vehicle powered by a diesel engine that has a gross vehicle weight rating greater than 8,500 pounds.
Sec. 3. 29-A MRSA §2360, sub-§18 is enacted to read:
18. Exception to fine schedule for vehicle auxiliary power units. For a heavy duty vehicle equipped with an auxiliary power unit, the gross vehicle weight or axle weight used to determine the fine for a violation under this section is the actual gross vehicle weight or axle weight reduced by 400 pounds.
summary
This bill extends a weight tolerance for vehicle auxiliary power units in the laws governing highway weight limits for vehicles.