As used in this part:

1. (1)

   1. (A) “Level of enforcement” means the category by which a violation is considered a first, second, or third offense.
   2. (B) For a violation to be considered a subsequent offense, it must be a repeat of a violation for which previous enforcement action has been taken by the State Plant Board.
   3. (C) The previous violation or violations must have occurred within the past three (3) years;

2. (2) “Minor violation” means a violation which does not:

   1. (A) Involve public health or safety;
   2. (B) Endanger the environment; or
   3. (C) Cause financial harm to any party;

3. (3) “Major violation” means a violation that:

   1. (A) Affects public health, safety, or the environment;
   2. (B) Causes financial harm to any party; or
   3. (C) Creates a competitive advantage in the marketplace; and
4. (4) “Respondent” means an owner or operator, manufacturer, firm, or individual charged with a violation of the acts enforced or regulated by the Arkansas Bureau of Standards, a division of the State Plant Board.