N.Y. Environmental Conservation Law § 35-0103: Definitions

§ 35-0103. Definitions.

The following terms, whenever used or referred to in this article,

shall have the following meaning unless a different meaning clearly

appears from the context:

1. "Household cleansing product" means any product, including but not

limited to soaps and detergents, containing a surfactant as a wetting or

dirt emulsifying agent and used primarily for domestic or commercial

cleaning purposes, including but not limited to, the cleansing of

fabrics, dishes, food utensils and household and commercial premises.

Household cleansing product shall not mean foods, drugs, cosmetics,

insecticides, fungicides and rodenticides or cleansing products used

primarily in industrial manufacturing, production and assembling

processes as provided by the commissioner by rule and regulation.

2. "Person" means any individual, partnership, firm or corporation.

3. "Phosphorus" means elemental phosphorus.

4. "Commercial establishment" means any premises used for the purpose

of carrying on or exercising any trade, business, profession, vocation,

or commercial or charitable activity, including but not limited to

laundries, hospitals, and food or restaurant establishments.