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Current as of January 01, 2026 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires:
(1) “Child” shall be defined as an individual less than 12 years of age.
(2) “Consumer” shall have the meaning as set forth in the Consumer Product Safety Act, 15 U.S.C. §§ 2051 - 2085.
(3) “Person” means an individual, partnership, corporation, association, governmental entity, business entity, or other legal entity.
(4) “Toxic substance” means a substance that contains lead or a coating on an item that contains lead in excess of the limit set by Title 16, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 1303 (i.e., 0.06 percent by weight of the total nonvolatile content of the paint or the weight of the dried paint film); or a substance that has been deemed toxic or harmful to the health of children by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. “Toxic substance” does not include glass, decorative crystal or inaccessible components.
(5) “Toy” means an article designed and intended for the child’s use in play.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Delaware Code Title 6. Commerce and Trade § 2501C. Definitions - last updated January 01, 2026 | https://codes.findlaw.com/de/title-6-commerce-and-trade/de-code-sect-6-2501c/
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