(a) Qualified house or structural movers in this state who have met the financial responsibility requirements of the laws of this state and regulations of the Arkansas Department of Transportation shall be authorized to move upon the public highways of this state houses and other structures up to and including twenty-eight feet six inches (28' 6") in width, exclusive of roof overhang, upon obtaining a permit as required by law.
(b)
(1) If determined to be in the best interest of the state and where special circumstances are shown to exist, houses and other structures having a width in excess of twenty-eight feet six inches (28' 6"), excluding roof overhang, may be moved upon the public highways of this state by obtaining a permit approved by the Director of State Highways and Transportation.
(2) Factors to be considered in approval of the special permit shall include:
(A) Maximum overall width;
(B) Distance to travel;
(C) Condition of the highway; and
(D) The volume or type of traffic.
(c)
(1) The State Highway Commission may issue such special regulations for the movement of houses and other structures on the highways as the commission deems necessary for the protection of the public safety.
(2)
(A) The rules and regulations of the commission, with respect to the movement of overwidth, overheight, or overlength loads upon the highways of this state shall be equally applicable to the movement of houses and other structures upon city streets and county roads of this state.
(B) Municipalities and counties, respectively, may make and enforce other rules and regulations regarding the movement of houses and other structures on city streets and on county roads as they deem appropriate.
(d) The provisions of this section are supplemental to the existing laws of this state pertaining to the moving of houses and other structures upon the public highways of this state and shall repeal only laws, or parts of laws, specifically in conflict with this section.
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