In addition to the special permits issued on an annual basis or a per trip basis as provided for in this Part, the secretary is hereby authorized to issue annual special permits to transporters of heavy equipment. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, permits issued under this Section may be amended or transferred between vehicles four times per calendar year. Any additional transfers are within the discretion of the Department of Transportation and Development. The secretary shall promulgate rules and regulations in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act to implement the provisions of this Section, including but not limited to the fee for such annual permit, which shall not exceed two thousand five hundred dollars, and the size and weight authorized under the permit, which shall not exceed size and weight restrictions for transporters of heavy equipment under this Part.
La. R.S. § 32:387.14