a. Each applicant for a crossing permit under this act shall accompany his application with a fee based on the gross weight of vehicle and load for each vehicle which he proposes to operate under the permit, in accordance with the following schedule:

4,000 pounds or less ……………….. $ 5.00

4,001 to 8,000 pounds ………………. 8.00

8,001 to 12,000 pounds …………….. 12.00

12,001 to 16,000 pounds …………….. 16.00

16,001 to 20,000 pounds …………….. 20.00

20,001 pounds or more ……………… 25.00

In the event that the permit is denied or the number of permitted vehicles is reduced by the director, the fee or the amount thereof which is in excess of the amount indicated by the number of vehicles permitted shall be refunded.

b. A permit under this act shall be in effect for 1 year from the date of issuance and shall be renewable annually upon payment of the fee prescribed in subsection a. of this section. The director may refuse to renew or modify the terms of the permit upon renewal if he finds that the safety of the public or the proper maintenance of the highway so requires.

L.1973, c. 6, s. 4, eff. Jan. 16, 1973.