Oregon Code § ORS 466.930

Prohibition on use of perchloroethylene and n-propyl bromide; rules
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(1) As used in this section and ORS 466.935:
(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.
Note: 466.930 becomes operative January 1, 2028. See section 8, chapter 262, Oregon Laws 2023.
Note: 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.

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