Minnesota Administrative Rules
Agency 105 - Agriculture Department
Chapter 1509 - WASTE PESTICIDE COLLECTION
Part 1509.0020 - DEFINITIONS
Current through Register Vol. 49, No. 13, September 23, 2024
Subpart 1. Scope.
The definitions in this part apply to parts 1509.0010 to 1509.0050.
Subp. 2. Collection site.
"Collection site" means a permanent or temporary designated location with scheduled hours for authorized collections where pesticide end-users may bring their waste pesticide.
Subp. 3. Commissioner.
"Commissioner" means the commissioner of agriculture or an agent authorized by the commissioner.
Subp. 4. Container.
"Container" means a package, can, bottle, bag, barrel, drum, or other containing device used to enclose a pesticide formulation for storage, transport, or other handling.
Subp. 5. Cosponsor.
"Cosponsor" means the state or local unit of government selected to enter into a cooperative agreement with the commissioner to administer a waste pesticide collection program.
Subp. 6. Pesticide end-user.
"Pesticide end-user" means a farmer or other person who uses, intends to use, or owns a pesticide. Pesticide end-user does not include a dealer, manufacturer, formulator, or packager.
Subp. 7. Pesticide formulation.
"Pesticide formulation" means a substance or mixture of one or more active ingredients and inerts that is used to mitigate or control pests.
Subp. 8. Waste pesticide.
"Waste pesticide" means a pesticide that the pesticide end user considers a waste. A waste pesticide can be a canceled pesticide, an unusable pesticide, or a usable pesticide.
Statutory Authority: MS s 18B.065