§ 7-701. Definitions  


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  •    (a) In general. -- In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.

    (b) Facility. --

       (1) "Facility" means a location in the State in which a hazardous material is stored, dispensed, used, or handled.

       (2) "Facility" does not include:

          (i) A railroad, rail train, or rail car regulated under 49 U.S.C. Subtitle IV, Part A; or

          (ii) A retail distributor whose principal business is to sell or offer for sale, at the retail level, commercial fertilizer intended for agricultural use.

    (c) Hazardous material. --

       (1) "Hazardous material" means a regulated substance as defined in 40 C.F.R. 68.130 in excess of the threshold quantity specified in that regulation.

       (2) "Hazardous material" does not include a substance that is exempt or excluded under 40 C.F.R. 68.125 and 40 C.F.R. 68.126.


HISTORY: 2004, ch. 504.