California Health and Safety Code

§ 118275

HSC § 118275 Effective Sep 28, 2015Div. 104 · Part 14 · Ch. 9

Statute text

(a)To containerize or store medical waste, at the point of generation and while collected in that room, a person shall do all of the following:

(1)Medical waste, as defined in Section 117690, shall be contained separately from other waste at the point of origin in the producing facility. Sharps containers may be placed in biohazard bags or in containers with biohazard bags.

(2)Biohazardous waste, as defined in paragraph (1) of subdivision (b) of Section 117690, shall be placed in a biohazard bag and labeled in compliance with Section 117630.

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Legislative history

Amended by Stats. 2015, Ch. 352, Sec. 8. (SB 225) Effective September 28, 2015.