(2) An implement of husbandry being moved on a highway shall be accompanied by:

1. (a) front and rear escort vehicles when the implement of husbandry is 16 feet in width or greater unless the implement of husbandry is moved by a farmer or rancher or the farmer or rancher's employees in connection with an agricultural operation; or
2. (b) one or more escort vehicles when the implement of husbandry is traveling on a highway where special hazards exist related to weather, pedestrians, other traffic, or highway conditions.

(4)

1. (a) Except for an implement of husbandry moved by a farmer or rancher or the farmer's or rancher's employees in connection with an agricultural operation, a person may not move an implement of husbandry on the highway without:

   1. (i) an oversize permit obtained under Section 72-7-406 if required;
   2. (ii) trained escort vehicle drivers and approved escort vehicles when required under Subsection (2); and
   3. (iii) compliance with the vehicle weight requirements of Section 72-7-404.

2. (b)

   1. (i) The department shall issue an annual oversize permit for the purpose of allowing the movement of implements of husbandry on the highways in accordance with this chapter.
   2. (ii) The permit shall require the applicant to obtain verbal permission from the department for each trip involving the movement of an implement of husbandry 16 feet or greater in width.