2025 Oregon Revised Statutes
Volume : 13 - Housing, Games, Environment
Chapter 466 - Hazardous Waste and Hazardous Materials II
Section 466.930 - Prohibition on use of perchloroethylene and n-propyl bromide; rules.
(1) As used in this section and ORS 466.935:
(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:
(A) Facility located on a United States military base; or
(B) Prison or other penal institution.
(b) "Dry cleaning solvent" means a nonaqueous solvent used for the cleaning of garments or other fabrics at a dry cleaning facility.
(c) "N-propyl bromide" means the substance known as n-propyl bromide or nPB, or by the CAS Registry Number 106-94-5.
(d) "Perchloroethylene" means the substance known as perchloroethylene, perc or tetrachloroethylene, or by the CAS Registry Number 127-18-4.
(2) A person may not use perchloroethylene or n-propyl bromide as a dry cleaning solvent in this state.
(3) The Environmental Quality Commission may adopt rules as necessary to enforce the provisions of this section. [2023 c.262 §5]
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.