§ 23-19.1-17.2 - Sampling and disposition of hazardous waste. - Rhode Island Statutes

SECTION 23-19.1-17.2

   § 23-19.1-17.2  Sampling and disposition ofhazardous waste. – Hazardous waste which has been seized or which is in the possession of lawenforcement authorities and which may be used in a criminal prosecution may bedestroyed or disposed of as provided in this section:

   (1) There shall be kept a full and complete record of allhazardous waste received or seized showing the exact kinds, quantities, andforms of the waste, the person(s) from whom received or seized and/or place(s)from which taken or seized, and the person(s) to whom delivered; pursuant towhat authority received, seized, delivered, or disposed and the dates of allthese occurrences; which record shall be open to inspection by all federal orstate officers charged with enforcement of this title or with federal lawsapplicable to hazardous waste.

   (2) Prior to disposal or destruction of the hazardous waste,the department shall take and properly store representative samples of thewaste, whenever practicable and safe, until the time as the criminal case isresolved.