§ 130A-309.23.  Certification of used oil transporters.

(a) Any person who transports over public highways after 1 January 1992, more than 500 gallons of used oil in any week must be a certified transporter or must be employed by a person who is a certified transporter.

(b) The Department of Transportation shall develop a certification program for transporters of used oil, and shall issue, deny, or revoke certifications authorizing the holder to transport used oil.  Certification requirements shall help assure that a used oil transporter is familiar with appropriate rules and used oil management procedures.

(c) The Department of Transportation shall adopt rules governing certification, which shall include requirements for the following:

(1) Registration and annual reporting pursuant to G.S. 130A-309.17.

(2) Evidence of familiarity with applicable State laws and rules governing used oil transportation.

(3) Proof of liability insurance or other means of financial responsibility for any liability which may be incurred in the transport of used oil.

(4) Marking, by the certified transporter of used oil, of all vehicles which transport used oil or all containers of used oil when it is not feasible to mark the vehicle.  The mark must clearly identify the certified used oil transporter and clearly indicate that the vehicle is used to transport used oil.  The marking must be visible to others travelling on the highway. (1989, c. 784, s. 2; 1991, c. 488.)