As used in this act, unless the context otherwise requires:
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(1) “Appliance” means any apparatus or fixture attached to a liquefied petroleum gas plant or system for the purpose of utilizing, burning, or consuming gas contained in the plant or system;
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(2) “Board” means the Liquefied Petroleum Gas Board;
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(3) “Container” means any tank or vessel in which liquefied petroleum gases are stored or transported or in which liquefied petroleum gases are placed for utilization through a liquefied petroleum gas system, except containers used in marine or railroad service which are inspected under federal law or regulation;
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(4) “Dealer” means any person who sells or offers for sale liquefied petroleum gases or containers in the state directly to a user;
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(5) “Jobber” means any person other than a manufacturer who sells or offers for sale to dealers containers and liquefied petroleum gases;
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(6) “Liquefied petroleum gas systems” means all piping and fittings, exclusive of containers and appliances, which are connected to containers and appliances for the utilization of liquefied petroleum gases;
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(7) “Liquefied petroleum gases” means gases derived from petroleum or natural gas which are in a gaseous state at normal atmospheric temperature and pressure, but may be maintained in a liquid state at normal atmospheric temperature by the application of sufficient pressure. Normal storage of these gases is as a liquid under pressure. Pentane, gasoline, and oil are not included in the above as they are liquids at normal temperature without application of pressure;
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(8) “Manufacturer” means any person manufacturing any container offered for sale in this state;
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(9) “Person” means any individual, partnership, firm, corporation, company, or association or the trustee, receiver, assignee, or personal representative thereof.
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(10) “Vendor” means any person who sells or offers for sale appliances in this state; and