Current Status Introducing Body:House Bill Number:4726 Primary Sponsor:McTeer Committee Number:21 Type of Legislation:GB Subject:Pulpwood or log trucks, to cover loads Residing Body:House Current Committee:Education and Public Works Computer Document Number:DKA/3831.AL Introduced Date:Apr 14, 1992 Last History Body:House Last History Date:Apr 14, 1992 Last History Type:Introduced, read first time, referred to Committee Scope of Legislation:Statewide All Sponsors:McTeer Type of Legislation:General Bill
Bill Body Date Action Description CMN
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4726 House Apr 14, 1992 Introduced, read first time, 21
referred to Committee
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TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-4110, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO LOADS AND COVERS ON VEHICLES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT VEHICLES CARRYING PULPWOOD OR LOGS MUST USE CARGO SECUREMENT CHAINS.
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:
SECTION 1. Section 56-5-4110 of the 1976 Code is amended to read:
"56-5-4110. (A) No person shall operate on any a highway any a vehicle with any a load unless such the load and any covering thereon on it is securely fastened so as to prevent such the covering or load from becoming loose, detached, or in any manner a hazard to other users of the highway.
(B) Pulpwood or log haulers or trucks transporting pulpwood or logs from the forest to shipping points must be equipped with and use two tie down or cargo securement chains when hauling pulpwood or logs on the roads, streets, or highways of this State."
SECTION 2. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.