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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".15" citation="COMAR 11.19.02.15" title_num="11" subtitle_num="19" chapter_num="02" heading="Traction-Assisting Devices, if Specified.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>Automatic chains may be installed.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Sanders, when required or used, shall:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Be of the hopper cartridge valve type;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Have a metal hopper with all interior surfaces treated to prevent condensation of moisture;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Be of at least 100-pound (grit) capacity and refillable from the exterior of the vehicle only;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Have a cover on the filler opening of the hopper, which screws into place, sealing the unit air tight;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>Have discharge tubes extending to the front of each rear wheel under the fender;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(6)">
      <text>Have nonclogging discharge tubes which shall have slush-proof, nonfreezing nozzles;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(7)">
      <text>Be operated by an electric switch with a telltale light mounted on the instrument panel;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(8)">
      <text>Be exclusively driver controlled; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(9)">
      <text>Have a gauge to indicate that the hoppers need refilling when they are 1/4 full.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>