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1 1 Section 1. Section 455F.1, subsection 4, Code 2001, is
1 2 amended to read as follows:
1 3 4. "Household hazardous material" means a product used for
1 4 residential purposes and designated by rule of the department
1 5 of natural resources and may include any hazardous substance
1 6 as defined in section 455B.411, subsection 2; and any
1 7 hazardous waste as defined in section 455B.411, subsection 3;
1 8 and shall include but is not limited to the following
1 9 materials: personal computers, motor oils, motor oil filters,
1 10 gasoline and diesel additives, degreasers, waxes, polishes,
1 11 pure solvents, lacquers, thinners, caustic household cleaners,
1 12 spot and stain remover with petroleum base, petroleum-based
1 13 fertilizers, and paints with the exception of latex-based
1 14 paints. However, "household hazardous material" does not
1 15 include noncaustic household cleaners, laundry detergents or
1 16 soaps, dishwashing compounds, chlorine bleach, personal care
1 17 products, personal care soaps, cosmetics, and medications.
1 18 Sec. 2. Section 455F.1, Code 2001, is amended by adding
1 19 the following new subsection:
1 20 NEW SUBSECTION. 5A. "Personal computer" means an
1 21 electronic device owned by an individual for personal use
1 22 which performs logical, arithmetical, and memory functions by
1 23 manipulations of electronic or magnetic impulses, and includes
1 24 all input, output, processing, storage, and communication
1 25 facilities which are connected or related to the computer and
1 26 any related peripheral equipment.
1 27 EXPLANATION
1 28 This bill includes personal computers in the definition of
1 29 household hazardous waste. A personal computer is defined as
1 30 an electronic device owned by an individual for personal use
1 31 which performs logical, arithmetical, and memory functions by
1 32 manipulations of electronic or magnetic impulses, and includes
1 33 all input, output, processing, storage, and communication
1 34 facilities which are connected or related to the computer and
1 35 any related peripheral equipment. As household hazardous
2 1 waste, personal computers would be included in collection and
2 2 education programs administered under Code chapter 455F.
2 3 LSB 1847XS 79
2 4 tm/cls/14
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