(1) If federal law permits the several states to establish size and weight limits in excess of those prescribed in sections 49-1001 and 49-1010 , Idaho Code, the board, as provided in subsection (2) of this section, may authorize the movement on highways under its jurisdiction of vehicles, motor vehicles, trailers and/or semitrailers, or combinations thereof, of a size or weight in excess of the limits prescribed in sections 49-1001 and 49-1010 , Idaho Code, but within the limits necessary to qualify for federal-aid highway funds. (2) The authority granted the board by the provisions of this section shall be exercised by adoption of rules or regulations pursuant to section 40-312 , Idaho Code, or by issuance of permits pursuant to section 49-1004 , Idaho Code, except that the maximum size and weight limits authorized in this section apply. (3) Vehicles owned and operated by a farmer or designated agents transporting agricultural products may be operated on any highway, except a highway that is part of the federal-aid interstate system, up to two thousand (2,000) pounds in excess of any axle, bridge or gross vehicle weight limit established in section 49-1001 , Idaho Code, as determined by the vehicle operator. Such extra weight shall not apply to posted bridge weights or other seasonal or temporary weight limit postings.
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