As used in this chapter, in addition to the definitions set
forth in Iowa Code section
455D10A.,
the following definitions apply:
"Alkaline manganese battery " means a
battery consisting of a manganese dioxide positive electrode, a zinc negative
electrode and an alkaline electrolyte.
"Batterypack" means one or more batteries
enclosed in a housing.
"Collection entity" is defined in
455D.10A(3)"Z>"(1).
"Collection system" means a system or
systems in which household batteries, as specified in 455D.10A(3)"a"(1), are
collected by several methods to be recycled or properly disposed. The methods
include, but are not limited to: point of purchase return, mail-in return, a
combination of both or a collection entity.
"Dealer " means any person who sells or
otherwise offers household batteries to a consumer.
"Department" means the Iowa department of
natural resources.
"Distributor" means any person who sells or
otherwise offers household batteries to dealers.
"Institutionalgenerator" is defined in
455D.10A(1)"e. "
"Manufacturer" means any person who
manufactures or offers household batteries for sale to distributors or dealers.
The manufacturer's name that appears on the battery or rechargeable consumer
product shall be presumed to be the manufacturer.
"Mercuric oxide battery" means a battery
consisting of a mercuric oxide positive electrode and a zinc negative
electrode.
"Nickel-cadmium battery" means a battery
consisting of a nickel positive electrode and a cadmium negative
electrode.
"Participants in the stream of commerce"
means any dealer, distributor or manufacturer who is involved in the
manufacturing, distribution, or sale of household batteries specified in
455D.10A(3)"o"(1).
"Sealed lead-acid battery" means a battery
consisting of positive and negative electrode materials which are leads or
compounds thereof, used in nonvehicular applications and weighing less than 25
pounds.
"Unreasonable hazard to public health, safety or the
environment" means a situation caused by the improper disposal of an
item that is flammable, corrosive, toxic, or reactive, as defined by EPA
regulations, that may result in harm to the public health, safety, or the
environment. The harm created from improper disposal may be evident immediately
or after a period of time. This definition relates to
455D.10B(2)"c."
