(1) The authority to adopt rules for the administration and enforcement of ORS § 453.005 to 453.135 and 453.990 (2) is vested in the Director of the Oregon Health Authority pursuant to ORS Chapter 183.

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(2) The director shall cause the rules adopted under ORS § 453.005 to 453.135 and 453.990 (2) to be no less strict than rules established pursuant to the Federal Hazardous Substances Act.

(3) The combustibility, and extreme flammability of solids and of the contents of self-pressurized containers shall be determined by methods found by the director to be generally applicable to such materials or containers, respectively, and established by the director.

(4) Before designating any substance as a strong sensitizer, the director, upon consideration of the frequency of occurrence and severity of the reaction, shall find that the substance has a significant potential for causing hypersensitivity. [1971 c.409 § 10; 2009 c.595 § 885]

[Amended by 1969 c.631 § 8; repealed by 1971 c.409 § 16]

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