(a) The licensee shall pass an examination as prescribed by the Department of Health which will reflect the licensee's knowledge in the areas of:

1. (1) Diseases transmitted by septage and sewage;
2. (2) Vector and pathogen reduction;
3. (3) Applicable federal and state laws;
4. (4) Stream pollution;
5. (5) Land application; and
6. (6) Permitting requirements.

(b) The licensee shall be responsible for the actions of his or her employees, partners, associates, and co-owners regarding:

1. (1) Septic tank cleaning; and
2. (2) The proper disposal of septage and sewage.

(c)

1. (1) Each licensee shall be responsible for displaying on each licensed vehicle a decal issued by the department at the initial licensing.

2. (2) This decal shall be located on the tank of the pumper vehicle adjacent to the:

   1. (A) Firm or owner's name;
   2. (B) License number; and
   3. (C) Tank capacity.
3. (3) When the annual relicensing requirements are met, renewal decals will be issued by the department.

(d)

1. (1) The annual license fee is twenty-five dollars ($25.00).
2. (2) Licenses shall be issued with an effective date of July 1 of each year and will expire one (1) year from the effective date.
3. (3) In addition to the annual license fee, an annual fee of twenty-five dollars ($25.00) will be charged for every pumper vehicle above the first vehicle owned by the licensee or the business.

(e)

1. (1) Applications for renewal shall include:

   1. (A) Current inspection reports for each pumper vehicle;
   2. (B) Notarized permission statements from all receiving landowners; and
   3. (C) Contracts with all sewer improvement districts and treatment facilities where sewage and/or septage will be disposed.
2. (2) Renewal applications shall be submitted to the department by July 1 of each year.
3. (3) The renewal request shall include any equipment changes or modifications made to pumper vehicles during the previous license period.

(f)

1. (1) The annual vehicle inspection shall be conducted by the authorized agent in the county of the licensee's or firm's residence or place of business.
2. (2) Inspection of each pumper vehicle shall be conducted with the tank filled.
3. (3) The required equipment shall be inspected at this time.

4. (4) The owners of pumper vehicles that are located outside of Arkansas shall:

   1. (A) Contact the authorized agent of the nearest or most conveniently located Arkansas county; and
   2. (B) Arrange a time and place for inspection.

(h)

1. (1) Each pumper vehicle shall maintain and have on board a bound service record listing the:

   1. (A) Operator’s name;
   2. (B) Date and location of each septic tank;
   3. (C) Treatment plant;
   4. (D) Holding tank;
   5. (E) Marine sanitation device;
   6. (F) Portable toilet, or other sewage handling facility pumped;
   7. (G) Vector and pathogen reduction method used; and
   8. (H) Date and location of disposal.
2. (2) Other methods of recordkeeping will be considered on a case-by-case basis.