§ 54-148. Anhydrous ammonia.

(a)

Definitions. The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this section, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this subsection, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

Anhydrous ammonia tank means any vehicle, tank truck, tank trailer, or tank semitrailer which can be used to store, haul or dispense anhydrous ammonia.

Tank semitrailer means a vehicle of the trailer type having one or more axles and two or more wheels, so designed and used in conjunction with a motor vehicle that some parts of its own weight and that of its own load rests upon or is carried by another vehicle, used for the transportation of anhydrous ammonia and for which purpose is provided with a tank mounted thereon.

Tank trailer means any vehicle without its own motive power but drawn by a motor vehicle, used for the transportation of anhydrous ammonia, and which for such purpose is provided with a tank mounted thereon.

Tank truck means any motor vehicle used for the transportation of anhydrous ammonia, which for such purpose is provided with a tank mounted on the frame or chassis of such vehicle.

(b)

Transportation. No person shall transport any anhydrous ammonia in the town, except as provided in this section.

(1)

Any vehicle, tank truck, tank trailer, tank semitrailer and anhydrous ammonia tank which has been loaded or filled with anhydrous ammonia shall be allowed to traverse or be within the town only upon the routes established by ordinance for transportation of flammable liquid.

(2)

No anhydrous ammonia tank shall be parked or permitted to stand anywhere in the town, provided that the standing of such vehicle made necessary by mechanical trouble, necessary repair, traffic conditions, accident or in obedience to the direction of a police officer or traffic signal shall not be considered a violation of this section.

(3)

Except when on a licensed storage site, all anhydrous ammonia shall be attended by a person responsible for the transportation of such tank.

(c)

Vehicles. Vehicles used for transportation of anhydrous ammonia shall meet the following specifications:

(1)

Every tank truck, tank trailer and tank semitrailer operated within the town shall be in good repair, clean and free from leaks.

(2)

Each tank truck, tank trailer and tank semitrailer operated within the town shall be equipped with electric lights; lighting circuits shall have suitable overcurrent protection with fuses and automatic circuit breakers; and the wiring shall have sufficient carrying capacity, mechanical strength, and shall be suitably secured, insulated and protected against physical damage.

(Code 1992, § 18-114)

(Code 1992, § 18-114)