49-2204. NOTICE OF FEDERAL INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS. A transporter granted a transporter permit or endorsement under this section shall have and maintain financial responsibility for sudden and accidental occurrences in an amount equal to the federal requirements as specified in title 49, code of federal regulations. Coverage must provide for claims arising out of injury to persons, property, or the environment, including the spillage of hazardous material or waste while such materials are transported, and including the costs of cleaning up any spillage. Such liability coverage must be maintained at all times while the permit is in force. The liability requirements may be met by liability insurance, bonding, self insurance or any other method as may be provided by department rule. Failure to maintain the insurance required by federal law shall not constitute a civil or criminal violation of the provisions of this chapter.
History:
[49-2204, added 1988, ch. 265, sec. 456, p. 815.]
Structure Idaho Code
Chapter 22 - HAZARDOUS MATERIALS/HAZARDOUS WASTE TRANSPORTATION ENFORCEMENT
Section 49-2201 - LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS AND PURPOSES.
Section 49-2202 - PERMIT REQUIREMENTS FOR TRANSPORTERS OF HAZARDOUS WASTES.
Section 49-2203 - ENDORSEMENT REQUIREMENTS FOR TRANSPORTERS OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS.
Section 49-2204 - NOTICE OF FEDERAL INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS.
Section 49-2205 - HAZARDOUS MATERIAL/HAZARDOUS WASTE TRANSPORTATION ENFORCEMENT FUND.
Section 49-2206 - ENFORCEMENT.
Section 49-2207 - CIVIL ENFORCEMENT ACTION.
Section 49-2208 - SUBPOENA AUTHORITY.
Section 49-2209 - CIVIL REMEDIES.