Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 40-13-8-.04 - Transportation and Equipment

(1) Biosecurity precaution should be exercised in the collection, storage, transportation and depositing or spreading of animal manure.

(2) The truck bed of all vehicles transporting animal manure shall be designed, maintained and in good state of repair in order to prevent leaks or spillage. Such vehicles shall at all times during transit be kept adequately covered to prevent blowing or spillage of loose material or liquids. The Animal Manure Handler is responsible for the cleanup of any spillage or leakage during transportation.

(3) Animal manure spreaders or other land application equipment shall be calibrated by an approved method prior to use and at least once annually to ensure that proper application rates are being attained.

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Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 40-13-8-.04

O.C.G.A. Secs. 4-4-1, 4-4-2.

Original Rule entitled "Wild Animals" adopted. F. Dec. 21, 1982; eff. Jan. 10, 1983. Amended: Authority changed. F. May 2, 1984; eff. May 22, 1984. Repealed: New Rule entitled "Transportation and Equipment" adopted. F. Nov. 19, 2003; eff. Dec. 19, 2003, as specified by the Agency.