The following words, terms and phrases, when
used in this article, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in
this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different
meaning:
CARGO TANK
Any container having a liquid capacity in excess of 100 gallons,
used for the carrying of flammable or combustible liquids or asphalt
and mounted permanently or otherwise upon a tank vehicle. The term
"cargo tank" does not apply to any container used solely for the purpose
of supplying fuel for the propulsion of the tank vehicle upon which
it is mounted.
TANK VEHICLE
Any vehicle other than railroad tank cars and boats, with
a cargo tank mounted thereon or built as an integral part thereof
used for the transportation of flammable or combustible liquids. Tank
vehicles include self-propelled vehicles, and full trailers and semitrailers
without motive power and with wheels carrying either part or all of
the load.
This article shall apply to tank motor vehicles
to be used for the transportation of asphalt or normally stable flammable
and combustible liquids with a flash point below 200º F.
No person shall engage in the business of delivering
flammable or combustible liquids from tank vehicles without a permit.
Every tank vehicle used for the transportation
of any flammable liquid, regardless of the quantity being transported,
or whether loaded or empty, shall be conspicuously and legibly marked
on each side and the rear thereof, in letters at least three inches
high on a background of sharply contrasting color, optionally as follows:
A. With a sign or lettering on the motor vehicle with
the word "flammable;" or
B. With the common name of the flammable liquid being
transported.