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We encourage Michigan Farm Bureau to work with Michigan State Police to implement and clarify the agricultural provisions of the federal MAP 21 Act. We encourage MFB members to review the Michigan Farmer’s Transportation Guidebook and use it as an educational tool for all drivers.
We support uniformity of enforcement of trucking regulations by all enforcing agencies.
We support the exemption of all farm and agribusiness vehicles of any size, up to legal weight limit per axle, from no through trucks ordinance and laws.
We oppose the classification by a state or federal government to include implements of husbandry as commercial motor vehicles.
MFB should continue to provide information to members regarding the proper uses of farm-plated vehicles.
We urge MFB to seek clarification on the licensing and registration requirements for farmers and others hauling livestock, equipment, and agricultural products to markets, events or shows, and people to events or shows.
We support more flexibility in the waiting period to obtain a seasonal restricted license. 
#100 IMPLEMENTS OF HUSBANDRY
1 We acknowledge the changes made under PA 589
2 of 2012 that updates the definition of implements of
3 husbandry. Consideration should be given to
4 functional use of the vehicle, speeds at which the
5 vehicle travels, and distance traveled to and from the
6 agricultural enterprise.
7 Pickups, like farm tractors, should be allowed to tow
8 two wagons or trailers, provided the combination of
9 trailers does not exceed the towing capacity of the
10 pickup.
11 We encourage implements of husbandry to be
12 operated and maintained within manufacturer’s
13 recommendations.
14 Agricultural equipment has changed over the years.
15 We would encourage Michigan Farm Bureau to educate
16 members about the appropriate use of implements of
17 husbandry on public roadways. We support current
18 statute for size and weight provisions of implements of
19 husbandry.
20 MFB urges clarification of the new definition of
21 “modified agricultural vehicle” and its distinction from
22 implements of husbandry.
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