Md. Code Regs. 26.04.02.09

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 12, June 14, 2024

Section 26.04.02.09 - Septage

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.

Md. Code Regs. 26.04.02.09

Regulations .09 effective November 16, 1953
Regulations .09 adopted effective November 18, 1985 (12:23 Md. R. 2218)
Regulations .09 adopted effective 41:9 Md. R. 522, eff.5/12/2014 ; amended effective 44:3 Md. R. 190, eff. 2/13/2017