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Commissioners debate removing bond requirement from overweight vehicle permits; ask legal review
Summary
The court discussed proposed revisions to the county order on load limits and overweight vehicle permits, including removing a surety bond requirement and lowering penalty class for unpaid fines; several commissioners expressed concern about enforcement and the financial burden on taxpayers if contractors damage roads and suggested legal counsel and district attorney input before any change.
The Harrison County Commissioners Court held an extended discussion about proposed updates to the county order establishing load limits and permitting for overweight vehicles on county roads (original order dated 06/15/1987; revised 04/30/1990). Road & Bridge staff presented draft changes requested by the district attorney's office that would remove a surety bond…
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