Section 9-227 - Infectious waste in landfill system prohibited. - Maryland Statutes

§ 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. 
 

[HE § 9-210; 1987, ch. 612, § 2; 1989, ch. 537; 1999, ch. 702, § 5.]