Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 459 § 459.431 — Definitions for ORS 459.431 to 459.437
Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 459 ·
Oregon Code § 459.431·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Definitions for ORS 459.431 to 459.437.
As used in ORS 459.431 to 459.437:
(1) Alkaline
manganese battery means a battery consisting of manganese dioxide positive
electrode material, zinc negative electrode material, and an alkaline
electrolyte.
(2) Battery
means one or more cells, each consisting of a positive electrode, a negative
electrode, and an electrolyte.
(3) Battery pack
means one or more batteries enclosed in a housing.
(4) Consumer
product means any product sold primarily for family or household use, and
which is normally sold through consumer retail distribution.
(5) Distributor
means a seller of batteries.
(6) Easily
removed means a battery or battery pack that is either detachable or readily
removable from a consumer product by the consumer with the use of common
household tools and that can be removed by the consumer without cutting or
desoldering any wires.
(7) Nickel
cadmium battery means a battery consisting of nickel positive electrode
material and cadmium negative electrode material.
(8) Small lead
battery means a battery consisting of positive and negative electrode
materials which are lead or compounds thereof, used in nonvehicular
applications, and weighing less than 25 pounds. [1991 c.653 §2; 1993 c.560 §57]
Plain English Explanation
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 459.431
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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