Illinois § 3
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 3, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3.
Definitions. As used in this Act the following terms have the following meanings: "Agency" means the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency. "Collection center" means a secured site approved by the Agency to be used as a base for a hazardous waste collection facility. "Household hazardous waste" means a consumer disposed waste product intended for household use generally containing constituents that make its disposal in municipal waste landfills or incinerators undesirable. Household hazardous waste includes, but is not limited to, the following: (1) Waste oil. (2) Petroleum Distillate-Based Solvents. (3) Oil based liquid paint, paint strippers, and paint thinners. (4) Herbicides and pesticides except, for purposes of this Act, antimicrobial and disinfectant products are excluded. "Regional collection center" means a facility permitted by the Agency for the storage of household hazardous wastes. (Source: P.A. 87-735; 87-1159; 88-163.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 3
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 3 cover?
Section 3 is part of the Illinois Compiled Statutes, the codified statutory law of Illinois. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Illinois § 3?
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