455F.1 - DEFINITIONS. - Iowa Statutes

455F.1 DEFINITIONS. 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, pure solvents, lacquers, thinners, caustic household cleaners, spot and stain remover with petroleum base, petroleum-based fertilizers, and paints with the exception of latex-based paints. However, "household hazardous material" does not include noncaustic household cleaners, 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.          Section History: Recent Form 87 Acts, ch 225, § 501; 97 Acts, ch 191, §1