§ 9-227. Infectious waste in landfill system prohibited.
(a) Definitions.-
(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) Disposal of infectious waste in landfill system.- 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) Secretary to assist in monitoring and enforcement of section.- The Secretary is responsible with law enforcement personnel in this State for monitoring and enforcing subsection (b) of this section.
§ 9-227. Infectious waste in landfill system prohibited.
(a) Definitions.-
(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) Disposal of infectious waste in landfill system.- 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) Secretary to assist in monitoring and enforcement of section.- The Secretary is responsible with law enforcement personnel in this State for monitoring and enforcing subsection (b) of this section.
§ 9-227. Infectious waste in landfill system prohibited.
(a) Definitions.-
(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) Disposal of infectious waste in landfill system.- 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) Secretary to assist in monitoring and enforcement of section.- The Secretary is responsible with law enforcement personnel in this State for monitoring and enforcing subsection (b) of this section.
