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Health and Safety Code - HSC

DIVISION 104. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH [106500 - 119406]

  ( Division 104 added by Stats. 1995, Ch. 415, Sec. 6. )
  

PART 3. PRODUCT SAFETY [108040 - 109025]

  ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1995, Ch. 415, Sec. 6. )
  

CHAPTER 9. Control of Lead Release From Tableware [108850 - 108915]

  ( Chapter 9 added by Stats. 1995, Ch. 415, Sec. 6. )
  

ARTICLE 1. Definitions [108850 - 108855]
  ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1995, Ch. 415, Sec. 6. )

  
108855.  

For purposes of this chapter the following definitions shall apply:

(a)  “Director” means the Director of Health Services.

(b)  “Department” means the State Department of Health Services.

(c)  “Distributor” means any person who brings tableware into California from another state for sale.

(d)  “Importer” means any person who brings tableware into California from another country for sale.

(e)  “Manufacturer” means any person who makes tableware sold in California.

(f)  “Small business” means any manufacturer, importer, or distributor whose gross annual revenue for the sale of tableware is thirty thousand dollars ($30,000) or less.

(g)  “Tableware” means any glazed ceramic, enamel metalware, or pewter article, container, or utensil that may be used in the preparation, serving, or storage of food or drink.

(Added by Stats. 1995, Ch. 415, Sec. 6. Effective January 1, 1996.)