§ 9-227. Disposal of infectious waste
West's Annotated Code of MarylandEnvironment
MD Code, Environment, § 9-227
§ 9-227. Disposal of infectious waste
1. Contaminated disposable equipment, instruments, and utensils;
2. Contaminated needles, scalpels, and razor blades;
3. Human tissues and organs that result from surgery, obstetrics, or autopsy;
4. Feces, urine, vomitus, and suctionings;
5. Live vaccines for human use;
6. Blood and blood products; and
7. Laboratory specimens, such as tissues, blood elements, excreta, and secretions.
(b) A hospital, laboratory, or other health care facility as defined in § 19-114 of the Health--General Article may not dispose of infectious waste, or cause infectious waste to be disposed of, in a landfill system in this State.
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Added by Acts 1987, c. 612, § 2. Amended by Acts 1989, c. 537; Acts 1999, c. 702, § 5, eff. Oct. 1, 1999.
MD Code, Environment, § 9-227, MD ENVIR § 9-227
Current through legislation effective through April 9, 2023, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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