Sec. 1.
As used in this act:
(a) “Appliance” means an item of equipment which provides heating, cooling, cleaning, washing, drying, entertainment, or other services by converting energy in the form of fossil fuels or electricity into thermal energy or work and is generally used in or around a permanent or temporary household or residence, or in a commercial establishment.
(b) “Decorative gas lamp” means a device installed for the purpose of illumination by burning natural, mixed, or liquid propane gas and utilizing either a mantle or an open flame. It does not include a portable gas camp lantern or lamp, or a device installed for the purpose of illumination where electricity is not readily available.
(c) “Energy efficiency” means the energy use of a product relative to its output of services, as determined through test procedures contained or identified in a rule promulgated under this act.
(d) “Energy use” means the energy resources used by a product under conditions of use approximating actual operating conditions insofar as practical, as determined through test procedures contained or identified in a rule promulgated under this act.
(e) “Consumer” means the first person who purchases a new appliance for purposes other than resale.
(f) “Class of appliances” means a group of appliances whose functions or features are similar, and whose range of energy use or energy efficiency may be of interest to consumers.
(g) “Label” means an article of printed matter attached to an appliance or printed material appearing in a catalog from which a product may be purchased by order.
(h) “Commission” means the Michigan public service commission.
(i) “Person” means an individual, corporation, partnership, association, consortium, or an entity organized for a common business purpose.
History: 1975, Act 317, Eff. Mar. 31, 1976 ;-- Am. 1978, Act 562, Eff. June 1, 1979
Compiler's Notes: For transfer of powers and duties of the public service commission relating to appliances from the public service commission to the director of the department of consumer and industry services, see E.R.O. No. 1996-2, compiled at MCL 445.2001 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.