COMAR 26.04.02.09. Septage

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Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 26 DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT › Subtitle 04 REGULATION OF WATER SUPPLY, SEWAGE DISPOSAL, SOLID WASTE, AND RECYCLABLE MATERIALS › Chapter 02 Sewage Disposal and Certain Water Systems for Homes and Other Establishments in the Counties of Maryland Where a Public Sewage System Is Not Available › COMAR 26.04.02.09

This text was captured on Aug 14, 2026. It is a snapshot, not a live feed, so check the official code before relying on it.

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A. The owner, operator, or licensee of a septic tank, portable unit, seepage pit, privy, or holding tank shall ensure that septage from the septic tank, portable unit, seepage pit, privy, or holding tank is:

(1) Removed properly to prevent a nuisance or a menace to public health or comfort; and

(2) Disposed of in compliance with applicable State and local requirements at a facility that is licensed by the Department under Environment Article, Title 9, Subtitle 3, Annotated Code of Maryland .

B. Transportation.

(1) A person engaged in the transportation of septage or a portable unit that contains septage shall comply with §B(2) and (3) of this regulation.

(2) Vehicle Requirements.

(a) The owner of each vehicle used for transporting septage or a portable unit that contains septage shall maintain the vehicle in a clean and sanitary condition; and

(b) Each vehicle is subject to inspection by the Department or the Department’s designee.

(3) The owner shall comply with following vehicle identification requirements:

(a) The name of the septage hauler is legibly lettered on both sides of each vehicle used for transporting septage, and the lettering is at least 3 inches in height; and

(b) The words “Sewage Only” is lettered on the rear of each vehicle and shall be at least 4 inches in height.

Cross References 26.04.02.08I 26.04.11.10A(2) Emergency Action 53:3 26-069-E (Regulation .09) EMERGENCY ACTION IN EFFECT 6/4/2026 — 12/1/2026

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