Oregon Statutes 466.930 – Prohibition on use of perchloroethylene and n-propyl bromide; rules
(1) As used in this section and ORS § 466.935:
Terms Used In Oregon Statutes 466.930
- Person: includes individuals, corporations, associations, firms, partnerships, limited liability companies and joint stock companies. See Oregon Statutes 174.100
- United States: includes territories, outlying possessions and the District of Columbia. See Oregon Statutes 174.100
(a) ‘Dry cleaning facility’ means any facility located in this state that is engaged in dry cleaning apparel and household fabrics for the general public other than a:
(A) Facility located on a United States military base; or
(B) Prison or other penal institution.
(b) ‘Dry cleaning solvent’ means a nonaqueous solvent used for the cleaning of garments or other fabrics at a dry cleaning facility.
(c) ‘N-propyl bromide’ means the substance known as n-propyl bromide or nPB, or by the CAS Registry Number 106-94-5.
(d) ‘Perchloroethylene’ means the substance known as perchloroethylene, perc or tetrachloroethylene, or by the CAS Registry Number 127-18-4.
(2) A person may not use perchloroethylene or n-propyl bromide as a dry cleaning solvent in this state.
(3) The Environmental Quality Commission may adopt rules as necessary to enforce the provisions of this section. [2023 c.262 § 5]
466.930 becomes operative January 1, 2028. See section 8, chapter 262, Oregon Laws 2023.
466.930 and 466.935 were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were not added to or made a part of ORS Chapter 466 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.