Iowa · statute · Iowa Code ch. 455F · 9 active provisions
As used in this chapter unless the context otherwise requires: 1. “Commission” means the state environmental protection commission. 2. “Department” means the department of natural resources. 3. “Household hazardous material” means a product used for residential purposes and designated by rule of the department of natur…
It is the policy of this state to educate Iowans regarding the hazardous nature of certain household products, proper use of the products, and the proper methods of disposal of residual product and containers in order to protect the public health, safety, and the environment.
The commission shall adopt rules to implement the programs established pursuant to this chapter.
The department shall: 1. Designate products which are household hazardous materials and, based upon the designations and in consultation with manufacturers, distributors, wholesalers, and retailer associations, develop a household hazardous product list for the use of retailers in identifying the products. 2. Enforce t…
1. A retailer offering for sale or selling a household hazardous material shall have a valid permit for each place of business owned or operated by the retailer for this activity. All permits provided for in this section shall expire on June 30 of each year. Every retailer shall submit an annual application by July 1 o…
The department shall conduct programs to promote the proper management of household hazardous materials collected from residents and conditionally exempt small quantity generators.
1. a. The department shall establish a competitive grant program to assist in the development of permanent household hazardous material regional collection centers and satellite facilities. b. The grant program shall provide for the establishment of permanent collection facilities so that both rural and urban populatio…
The department shall implement a public information and education program regarding the proper management of household hazardous materials. The program shall provide appropriate information concerning the reduction in use of the materials, including the purchase of smaller quantities, selection of alternative products,…
Any person violating a provision of this chapter or a rule adopted pursuant to this chapter is guilty of a simple misdemeanor.