Md. Code Regs. 11.13.08.07

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 26, December 27, 2024

Section 11.13.08.07 - Identification

A. Device and Component Marking. Each coupling and each hitch shall be legibly and permanently marked on at least one hitch component or related component marketed with the hitch, as shown below. When hitch components (except hitch balls and their hardware) are marketed separately, the following markings shall also appear on at least one of the components in the package or marketing unit:

(1) Manufacturer's or distributor's name, initials, trademark, or trade name;

(2) Model number, part number, or style, and, for couplings only, the class;

(3) Maximum gross trailer weight (MGTW) to be drawn; and

(4) Maximum vertical load on hitch (tongue weight) to be imposed on the ball or other points of connection.

B. Hitch Ball Marking. Each hitch ball sold for use in a primary connecting system shall be permanently and legibly marked to show the spherical diameter of the ball; e.g., 1-7/8", 2", etc. No other provision of this regulation, except §A(1), as to permanent marking shall apply to hitch balls.

C. Labelling. Each crate, box, or other container in which a coupling or hitch is packed shall be imprinted or labelled to display at least the same information required in §A for marking, except that the maximum gross trailer weight (MGTW) to be drawn shall be shown for each coupling regardless of class. Further, the year, make, and model of each vehicle on which a hitch may be installed and meet the requirements of this chapter shall be shown but may be shown on an enclosed sheet, or sheets, separate from the imprintation, or labelling, or on hitch manufacturer's application tables which are kept available at the locations where the device or system is sold, either for resale or for use. However, the provision contained in the preceding sentence does not apply to hitches adaptable to a large number of vehicles and designated to be a universal type.

Md. Code Regs. 11.13.08.07

Regulation .07A amended effective June 17, 1996 (23:12 Md. R. 871)
Regulation .07 amended effective 41:21 Md. R. 1260, eff.10/27/2014