28-5202. Applicability
A. Except as otherwise provided, this chapter applies to all commercial motor vehicles, commercial motor vehicle combinations and manufacturers, shippers, motor carriers and drivers who operate, cause the operation of, ship materials using or transport persons or property using commercial motor vehicles.
B. Commercial vehicles owned or operated by this state or a political subdivision or public authority of this state are subject to this chapter.
C. This chapter applies throughout this state for the purpose of enforcing state and federal laws and rules relating to the operation of commercial motor vehicles.
D. Any city, town, county or other political subdivision of this state shall not adopt or implement a law or rule relating to hazardous materials, hazardous substances or hazardous wastes other than as authorized by this chapter.