1. A. Fuel Storage. Visually inspect:

   Procedures:	Reject Vehicle If:
   (1) Tank.	(1) Tank is leaking, cracked, has broken welds, not an approved type or if mounted forward of steering axle and is wider than the vehicle.
   (2) Tank mounting.	(2) Tank mounts are missing, cracked, loose, have loose bolts, or bolts are missing.
   (3) Caps.	(3) Tank cap is missing or does not seal to prevent spillage.

2. B. Fuel Delivery System. Visually inspect:

   Procedures:	Reject Vehicle If:
   (1) Pump.	(1) Pump is disconnected or bypassed to provide a gravity fuel feed, pump is loose, leaking, or not securely mounted.
   (2) Lines and connections.	(2) Lines or connections are leaking, crimped, restricted, improperly mounted, any line or connection is less than 1-1/2 inches from the exhaust system or moving vehicle or engine parts, or located inside the cab.

Authority: Transportation Article, §§ 12-104(b) and 23-303, Annotated Code of Maryland

Effective date: January 8, 1990 (16:26 Md. R. 2796)

Regulation .01 amended effective May 20, 1996 (23:10 Md. R. 732)