Ch. 720                                          LAWS OF MARYLAND

(1)  [By two separate common coil B.B. chains, the
links of which may not be less than:

(i) 3/8th of an inch in diameter for loads of 3
tons or less; or

(ii) 1/2 of an inch in diameter for loads over
3 tons;

(2)  If they have at least as much tensile strength as
the chains, by:

(i) Wire rope not less than 5/16th of an inch
in diameter;

(ii) Steel strapping;

(iii) Logistic webbing of synthetic fibers; or

(IV) ANY FASTENING DEVICE SPECIFIED IN
REGULATIONS ADOPTED JOINTLY BY THE ADMINISTRATION AND THE STATE
POLICE; OR

(3)] As specified in Part 393.102(b) (securement
systems) of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations; OR

(2) AS SPECIFIED IN REGULATIONS ADOPTED JOINTLY BY
THE ADMINISTRATION AND THE STATE POLICE.

(d)  The [chains and authorized alternative] FASTENING
devices specified in this section shall be fastened with an
adequate load binder of standard make or other appropriate
fastening device.

(e)  The [chains and authorized alternative] FASTENING
devices specified in this section may not be repaired or replaced
by any [links or] material other than of the size, strength, and
material specified in this section.                                                             

25-111.

(a) (1) In this section the following words have the
meanings indicated.

(2)  "Hazardous materials inspector" means a person
who is assigned by the Department of the Environment and
certified by the Maryland State Police to perform an inspection
authorized under this section.

(3)  "Police officer" means:

(i) Any uniformed law enforcement officer; or

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