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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".09" citation="COMAR 26.04.02.09" title_num="26" subtitle_num="04" chapter_num="02" heading="Septage.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>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.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Transportation.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>A person engaged in the transportation of septage shall comply with §B(2) and (3) of this regulation.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Vehicle Requirements.</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>The owner of each vehicle used for transporting septage shall maintain the vehicle in a clean and sanitary condition; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Each vehicle is subject to inspection by the Department or the Department’s designee.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>The owner shall comply with following vehicle identification requirements:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>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.</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>The words “Sewage Only” is lettered on the rear of each vehicle and shall be at least 4 inches in height.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>