44-1721. Definitions

In this article, unless the context otherwise requires:

1. " Bakery rack" means a metal frame that holds bakery trays or other bakery products and that is used by a bakery, distributor or retailer or its agent as a means to transport, store or carry bakery products.

2. " Bakery tray" means a wire or plastic receptacle that holds bread, buns or other baked goods and that is used by a bakery, distributor or retailer or its agent as a means to transport, store or carry bakery products.

3. " Container" means a bakery rack, bakery tray, dairy case, egg basket or merchandise pallet.

4. " Dairy case" means a plastic receptacle that holds sixteen quarts or more of beverage and that is used by a dairy, distributor or retailer or its agent as a means to transport, store or carry dairy products.

5. " Egg basket" means a wire or plastic receptacle that holds four dozen or more shell eggs and that is used by a processor, distributor or retailer or its agent as a means to transport, store or carry eggs.

6. " Merchandise pallet" means a wooden or plastic carrier or holder used by a manufacturer or distributor to transport merchandise to wholesale and retail outlets.

7. " Name or mark" means a permanently affixed or permanently stamped name or mark that satisfies the requirements of section 44-1722 and that is used for the purpose of identifying the owner of the containers.

8. " Parking area" means a lot or other property provided by a recipient for the use of its customers to park vehicles while at the recipient's establishment.

9. " Recipient" means a person, firm, corporation or association that is authorized by the owner to use an owner's container.