Section 62-03.1-03-15 - Septic tank pumpers1. Every person engaged in the business of removing and disposing of the solid and liquid contents of private sewage treatment systems shall obtain an annual license from the state department of health. 2. All solid and liquid contents of chemical toilets, septic tanks, pump chambers, and watertight pits for septic tank effluent shall be removed, when necessary, and disposed of in conformance with subsections 3 through 9. 3. Every pumper shall obtain a license to engage in such operations as specified in the appropriate rules of the state department of health, chapter 33-21-01. 4. A metal license tag with the number of the license issued shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the left side of the servicing unit. 5. Every vehicle used for pumping purposes shall be equipped with a watertight tank so that there will be no spillage on private premises or on highways or roads. 6. All portable receptacles used for transporting liquid or solid waste shall be watertight, equipped with tight-fitting lids, and cleaned daily. 7. All pumps and hose lines shall be maintained so as to prevent leakage. 8. All waste material shall be disposed of in such a place and in such a manner as will not constitute a nuisance or a menace to public health. 9. Waste material collected by a pumper shall not be discharged into ditches, watercourses, lakes, ponds, tidewater, or at any point where it can pollute any water supply, bathing area, or shellfish growing area. It shall not be deposited on the surface of the ground within one thousand feet [304.8 meters] of any residence or public road. N.D. Admin Code 62-03.1-03-15
General Authority: NDCC 43-18-09
Law Implemented: NDCC 43-18-09