As used in this chapter unless the context otherwise requires:
1. "Commission" means the state environmental protection commission.
2. "Department" means the department of natural resources.
3. "Display area label" means the signage used by a retailer to mark a household hazardous material display area as prescribed by the department of natural resources.
4. "Household hazardous material" means a product used for residential purposes and designated by rule of the department of natural resources and may include any hazardous substance as defined in section 455B.411, subsection 2; and any hazardous waste as defined in section 455B.411, subsection 3; and shall include but is not limited to the following materials: motor oils, motor oil filters, gasoline and diesel additives, degreasers, waxes, polishes, solvents, paints, with the exception of latex-based paints, lacquers, thinners, caustic household cleaners, spot and stain remover with petroleum base, and petroleum-based fertilizers. However, "household hazardous material" does not include laundry detergents or soaps, dishwashing compounds, chlorine bleach, personal care products, personal care soaps, cosmetics, and medications.
5. "Manufacturer" means a person who manufactures or produces a household hazardous material for resale in this state.
6. "Residential" means a permanent place of abode, which is a person's home as opposed to a person's place of business.
7. "Retailer" means a person offering for sale or selling a household hazardous material to the ultimate consumer, within the state.
8. "Wholesaler" or "distributor" means a person other than a manufacturer or manufacturer's agent who engages in the business of selling or distributing a household hazardous material within the state, for the purpose of resale.
87 Acts, ch 225, § 501
Iowa General Assembly
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