Minnesota Administrative Rules
Agency 105 - Agriculture Department
Chapter 1509 - WASTE PESTICIDE COLLECTION
Part 1509.0020 - DEFINITIONS

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.