Section 2. Definitions.
The following words and phrases when used in this act shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
"Department." The Department of Environmental Resources of the Commonwealth and its authorized representatives.
"Municipal Waste Planning, Recycling and Waste Reduction Act." The act of July 28, 1988 (P.L.556, No.101).
"Municipality." A county, city, borough, incorporated town, township or home rule municipality.
"Person." Any individual, partnership, corporation, association, institution, cooperative enterprise, municipality, municipal authority, Federal Government or agency, State institution or agency, including, but not limited to, the Department of General Services and the State Public School Building Authority, or any other legal entity whatsoever which is recognized by law as the subject of rights and duties. In any provisions of this act prescribing a fine, imprisonment or penalty or any combination of the foregoing, the term shall include the officers and directors of any corporation or other legal entity having officers and directors.
"Solid Waste Management Act." The act of July 7, 1980 (P.L.380, No.97).
Compiler's Note: The Department of Environmental Resources,
referred to in the def. of "department," was abolished by
Act 18 of 1995. Its functions were transferred to the
Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and the
Department of Environmental Protection.