ORS 466.930 Prohibition on use of perchloroethylene and n-propyl bromide; rules

As used in this section and ORS 466.935:

“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:

Facility located on a United States military base; or

Prison or other penal institution.

“Dry cleaning solvent” means a nonaqueous solvent used for the cleaning of garments or other fabrics at a dry cleaning facility.

“N-propyl bromide” means the substance known as n-propyl bromide or nPB, or by the CAS Registry Number 106-94-5.

“Perchloroethylene” means the substance known as perchloroethylene, perc or tetrachloroethylene, or by the CAS Registry Number 127-18-4.

A person may not use perchloroethylene or n-propyl bromide as a dry cleaning solvent in this state.

The Environmental Quality Commission may adopt rules as necessary to enforce the provisions of this section.