Section 7-701 - Definitions.

§ 7-701. Definitions.
 

(a)  In general.- In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. 

(b)  Facility.-  

(1) "Facility" means a location in the State in which a hazardous material is stored, dispensed, used, or handled. 

(2) "Facility" does not include: 

(i) A railroad, rail train, or rail car regulated under 49 U.S.C. Subtitle IV, Part A; or 

(ii) A retail distributor whose principal business is to sell or offer for sale, at the retail level, commercial fertilizer intended for agricultural use. 

(c)  Hazardous material.-  

(1) "Hazardous material" means a regulated substance as defined in 40 C.F.R. 68.130 in excess of the threshold quantity specified in that regulation. 

(2) "Hazardous material" does not include a substance that is exempt or excluded under 40 C.F.R. 68.125 and 40 C.F.R. 68.126. 
 

[2004, ch. 504.]