California · Vehicle Code

VEH §32101: As used in this division: (a) “Inhalation hazard” means any material defined as “Poison A” pursuant to Section 173.

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As used in this division: (a) “Inhalation hazard” means any material defined as “Poison A” pursuant to Section 173.326 of Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations or for which a “Poison-Inhalation Hazard” or “Inhalation Hazard” shipping paper description is required pursuant to Section 172.203 of Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations. (b) “Bulk packaging” means the same as defined in Section 171.8 of Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations. (c) “Residue” means the same as defined in Section 171.8 of Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations. (d) “Inspection stop” means any location designated as such in regulations adopted pursuant to this division or any safe stopping place. (e) “Safe parking place” means any loading or unloading facility or motor carrier terminal where the driver may safely and lawfully park and leave the vehicle unattended when authorized by the owner or person in charge of the facility or terminal. (f) “Safe stopping place” means any place designated by the department pursuant to this division where a driver may stop for food, fuel, or any other necessary reason, provided the vehicle is attended at all times. A vehicle is “attended” when the driver or person in charge of it is awake and occupies any part of it except the sleeper berth, or is within 100 feet of the vehicle and has an unobstructed view of it.

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