§ 66-67. Septic tank pumpers.

(a)

Definitions. As used in this section:

Health department means the county health department.

Septic tank pumper means any equipment or vehicle used for pumping out and hauling waste liquids from septic tanks, grease traps, portable toilets, and other similar devices.

(b)

Purpose. The purpose of this section is to protect the health, safety, and general welfare of the citizens of the county and to prevent disease and injury through the maintenance of safe, sanitary and properly equipped septic tank pumpers. In order to accomplish the foregoing purpose, it is deemed necessary to establish a system of permits for the operation and maintenance of septic tank pumpers.

(c)

Prohibitions and duties.

(1)

No person shall operate or maintain any septic tank pumper without first obtaining and maintaining on a current basis a valid permit from the health department.

(2)

Permits shall not be transferable from one person to another or from one septic tank pumper to another unless written permission is first obtained from the health department.

(3)

Permits issued under this section shall be conspicuously displayed at the location of the business office of the person holding the permit.

(d)

Inspections and permits.

(1)

The health department shall inspect each septic tank pumper prior to issuing a permit under this section.

(2)

The health department regularly shall inspect each septic tank pumper for which a permit has been granted, but in no case less than once each year.

(3)

The health department shall issue a permit under this section to each applicant or renewal applicant who meets the minimum requirements for the maintenance and operation of a septic tank pumper and who pays any required service fees; it shall deny permits to all other applicants. "Minimum requirements for the maintenance and operation of a septic tank pumper" shall mean all requirements set by state law; by regulations adopted thereunder, including but not limited to chapter 10D-6 of the Florida Administrative Code; and by county and municipal ordinances; all of which are hereby adopted by reference as part of this section.

(4)

Permits shall be valid for the length of time issued, but in no case for more than one year.

(e)

Areas embraced. All territory within the legal boundaries of Pinellas County, Florida, including all incorporated and unincorporated areas, shall be embraced by the provisions of this section.

(Ord. No. 79-29, §§ 1—4, 7, 10-2-79)

Charter reference

Conflicts between county and municipal ordinances, §§ 2.01, 2.04.