HRS §339-21
What words mean in this part of the law
This section defines two terms used in this part of the law. It explains what makes a plastic item 'degradable' and who the 'director' is. The definitions are only for this part unless the context says otherwise.
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The statute, as written — Definitions
As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires: "Degradable" means all of the following: (1) Capable of achieving degradation by biological processes, photodegradation, chemodegradation, or degradation by other natural degrading processes; (2) Degradation at a rate that is equal to, or greater than, the degradation by a process specified in paragraph (1) of other commercially available plastic devices; and (3) Degradation which will not produce or result in a residue or byproduct which, during or after such process of degrading, would be a hazardous or extremely hazardous waste as specified in the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act. "Director" means the director of health or the director's duly appointed agent.
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