17C-17A-1 Legislative findings and creation of program
17C-17A-2 Definitions
17C-17A-3 Authority of the Division of Highways and Public Service Commission generally
17C-17A-4 Special permit issuance; and promulgation of rules
17C-17A-5 Operation of coal trucks under special permits; weight limitations; payment of permit fees
17C-17A-6 Reporting requirements for shippers, vehicle owners and receivers of coal transported on public highways
17C-17A-7 Permit application procedure
17C-17A-8 Powers and duties of the commission
17C-17A-9 Administrative sanctions
17C-17A-10 Penalties for violation of weight laws; impounding vehicles
17C-17A-11 Effective date
17C-17A-12 Designating special coal resource transportation roads, highways and bridges
17C-17A-13 Authority of the commissioner of the division of highways relating to road and bridge repair on designated coal resource transportation roads
17C-17A-14 Exclusion of off-road vehicles
17C-17A-15 Exclusion of interstate highways
17C-17A-16 Spotting unlawful; penalties

Terms Used In West Virginia Code > Chapter 17C > Article 17A - Regulation of the Commercial Transportation of Coal

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