1. (1) As used in this section and ORS 466.935:

   1. (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:

      1. (A) Facility located on a United States military base; or
      2. (B) Prison or other penal institution.
   2. (b) “Dry cleaning solvent” means a nonaqueous solvent used for the cleaning of garments or other fabrics at a dry cleaning facility.
   3. (c) “N-propyl bromide” means the substance known as n-propyl bromide or nPB, or by the CAS Registry Number 106-94-5.
   4. (d) “Perchloroethylene” means the substance known as perchloroethylene, perc or tetrachloroethylene, or by the CAS Registry Number 127-18-4.
2. (2) A person may not use perchloroethylene or n-propyl bromide as a dry cleaning solvent in this state.
3. (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.

[2023 c.262 §5]