The definitions in this part apply to parts 1509.0010 to 1509.0050.
"Collection site" means a permanent or temporary designated location with scheduled hours for authorized collections where pesticide end-users may bring their waste pesticide.
"Commissioner" means the commissioner of agriculture or an agent authorized by the commissioner.
"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.
"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.
"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.
"Pesticide formulation" means a substance or mixture of one or more active ingredients and inerts that is used to mitigate or control pests.
"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.
Minn. R. agency 105, ch. 1509, pt. 1509.0020
Statutory Authority: MS s 18B.065