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§ 9-227. Infectious waste in landfill system prohibited

MD Env Code § 9-227 (2019) (N/A)
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(a)    (1)    In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.

(2)    (i)    “Infectious waste” means any waste that comes from a hospital, laboratory, or other health care facility as defined in § 19-114 of the Health - General Article and that is known or suspected to be contaminated with organisms capable of producing disease or infection in humans.

(ii)    “Infectious waste” includes:

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.

(c)    The Secretary is responsible with law enforcement personnel in this State for monitoring and enforcing subsection (b) of this section.

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