PURPOSE: This rule clarifies the licensing requirements for special fuel users whose vehicles are not licensed by gross weight pursuant to section 142.362(4), RSMo.
- (1) Interstate special fuel users who are not required to be licensed in their base state by gross vehicle weight (GVW) and whose GVW exceeds twenty-six thousand pounds (26,000 lbs.) are subject to the licensing requirements, reporting requirements of section 142.422, RSMo, or both, they may obtain a temporary fuel permit.
- (2) Commercial buses propelled by special fuel which travel on interstate highways must obtain an interstate user license pursuant to section 142.422, RSMo, or obtain a temporary fuel permit if their GVW exceeds twenty-six thousand pounds (26,000 lbs.).
- (3) A copy of a valid interstate special fuel user license or special fuel trip permit must be carried in the cab of the vehicle at all times when traveling on Missouri highways.
AUTHORITY: sections 142.362(4), RSMo Supp. 1989 and 142.621, RSMo 1986. Original rule filed March 22, 1989, effective Sept. 11, 1989.