North Dakota Code § 39-12-05

7. The gross weight limitations in subsections 1 and 2 do not apply to movement of a
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self-propelled fertilizer spreader if the weight of a single axle does not exceed 
twenty-two thousand pounds [9973.03 kilograms] and does not exceed five hundred 
fifty pounds [249.48 kilograms] for each inch [2.54 centimeters] of tire width. The gross 
weight limitations in subsections 1 and 2 do not apply to movement of a self -propelled 
agricultural chemical applicator if the weight of a single axle does not exceed 
twenty-two thousand pounds [9973.03 kilograms] and does not exceed five hundred 
fifty pounds [249.48 kilograms] for each inch [2.54 centimeters] of tire width. The 
highway patrol shall issue a seasonal permit for the commercial movement of vehicles 
exempted by this subsection. The seasonal permit issued under this subsection or 
under subdivision d of subsection 1 of section 39 -12-04 entitles an individual with the 
permit to operate a vehicle as allowed by either of these provisions. A seasonal permit 
issued under this subsection is subject to the requirements of subdivision d of 
subsection 1 of section 39-12-04.
8. The weight limitations in subsections 1 and 2 do not apply to equipment the director 
and the state highway patrol approve for exemption but the weight limitations in 
section 39 -12-05 do apply to that equipment. For every vehicle approved for 
exemption, the highway patrol shall issue a nontransferable bridge length permit valid 
for a single trip or a calendar year.
9. The axle weight limitations in subsection 1 do not apply to movements of implements 
of husbandry or equipment with pneumatic tires used for construction which is used by 
an agricultural producer while using the equipment for the producer's agricultural, 
horticultural, or livestock operations if the maximum wheel load does not exceed five 
hundred fifty pounds [249.48 kilograms] for each inch [2.54 centimeters] of tire width 
and if the gross weight limitation in this section is not exceeded.

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