As used in this part unless the context otherwise requires:

“Authorized tire collection facility” means any facility permitted by the department under chapter 342H as a tire collection facility which may collect and temporarily hold tires before transporting them to an authorized tire recycler.

“Authorized tire recycler” means any processor, shredder, or manufacturer permitted by the department under chapter 342H as a tire recycling facility.

“County” means any county of the State.

“Facility” means all contiguous land, including buffer zones and structures or other appurtenances and improvements on the land, used for the handling of used tires.

“Import” means to buy, bring, or accept delivery of tires, from an address, supplier, or any entity outside of the State, into the State and includes the tires on motor vehicles brought into the State.

“Importer” means any person or entity who imports tires, including the tires on motor vehicles imported into the State.

“Motor vehicle tire” means any tire that is used or designed for use on a motorized vehicle including but not limited to an automobile, bus, motorcycle, truck or heavy equipment.

“Tire retailer” means any person who sells or offers to sell tires to the public.

“Tire wholesaler” means any person who sells or offers to sell tires to tire retailers or other volume buyers of tires.