Current through Vol. 24-21, December 1, 2024
Section R. 287.653 - Vehicles licensed for transportation of dead animals or restaurant greaseRule 3.
(1) A vehicle licensed for the transportation of dead animals or restaurant grease shall conform to both of the following specifications: (a) The parts of the licensed vehicle that come in contact with dead animals or restaurant grease shall be made of impervious material and shall be constructed to prevent leakage or seepage of any material from the vehicle.(b) Except for specifically designed container trucks, the body of the licensed vehicle shall be designed to prevent public viewing of the truck's contents.(2) All dead animals or restaurant grease hauled in a specifically designed container truck shall be enclosed in a leakproof container.(3) Each container containing dead animals or restaurant grease shall be individually covered or a covering or tarpaulin approved by the director shall be carried and used to completely cover all containers when the vehicle is loaded.(4) Any container, item of equipment, covering, or tarpaulin used in connection with the handling or transportation of dead animals or restaurant grease shall be kept clean and properly disinfected.(5) If a licensed vehicle has been used to haul or handle dead animals which have died or which have been killed as a result of a contagious or infectious disease, the vehicle shall be cleaned and disinfected, in a manner approved by the director, at the point of destination before proceeding further.(6) Each licensed vehicle used to transport dead animals or restaurant grease shall display a decal sticker issued by the department. The location for affixing the decal on the vehicle shall be the lower right corner of the exterior surface of the door on the passenger side of the vehicle. The location for affixing the decal on trailing units shall be on the exterior and the lower right corner as near the front as possible.Mich. Admin. Code R. 287.653