1. A. Tanks. Inspect:

   Procedures:	Reject Vehicle If:
   (1) Tank.	(1) Tank leaks, is cracked, or has broken welds.
   (2) Valves.	(2) Any valve leaks, is loose, cap is missing, or emergency shutoff valve is inoperable.
   (3) Hose or auxiliary.	(3) Any hose or auxiliary attachment is loose or improperly mounted.
   (4) Hatches.	(4) Any hatch is missing, loose, not securely attached, or latch is inoperable.
   (5) Hatch hinges.	(5) Any hinge is missing, broken, seized, or otherwise inoperable.
   (6) Signs and placards.	(6) Sign or placard is missing, not the required type, or is not legible.

2. B. Pressure Vessels. Inspect:

   Procedures:	Reject Vehicle If:
   (1) Tanks.	(1) Tank leaks, is cracked, or contains a cracked or broken weld.
   (2) Valves.	(2) Any valve leaks, is loose, cap is missing, or emergency shutoff valve is inoperable.
   (3) Hoses.	(3) Any hose or auxiliary attachment is loose or improperly mounted.
   (4) Signs and placards.	(4) Sign or placard is missing, not the required type, or is not legible.
   (5) Metal certification plate.	(5) Metal certification plate is missing, illegible, or out of date.

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)