# COMAR Title 26 — Department of the Environment

## Subtitle 04 — Regulation of Water Supply, Sewage Disposal, Solid Waste, and Recyclable Materials

### Chapter 02 — Sewage Disposal and Certain Water Systems for Homes and Other Establishments in the Counties of Maryland Where a Public Sewage System Is Not Available

#### Regulation .09 Septage.

*COMAR 26.04.02.09*

A. The owner of a septic tank, seepage pit, privy, or watertight holding tank for sewage shall remove all solid and liquid contents as to prevent a nuisance or a menace to public health or comfort and shall dispose of the sewage in compliance with applicable State and local requirements.

B. Transportation.

  (1) A person engaged in the transportation of septage shall comply with §B(2) and (3) of this regulation.

  (2) Vehicle Requirements.

    (a) The owner of each vehicle used for transporting septage shall maintain the vehicle in a clean and sanitary condition; and

    (b) Each vehicle is subject to inspection by the Department or the Department’s designee.

  (3) The owner shall comply with following vehicle identification requirements:

    (a) The name of the septage hauler is legibly lettered on both sides of each vehicle used for transporting septage, and the lettering is at least 3 inches in height.

    (b) The words “Sewage Only” is lettered on the rear of each vehicle and shall be at least 4 inches in height.