N.Y. Environmental Conservation Law Section 71-4404
Unlawful possession of regulated medical waste in the first degree


No person shall:

1.

Knowingly and intentionally possess more than three hundred gallons or three thousand pounds, whichever is less, of an aggregate weight or volume of regulated medical waste at a place other than the facility at which such waste was generated; or

2.

Recklessly possess more than five hundred gallons or five thousand pounds, whichever is less, of an aggregate weight or volume of regulated medical waste at a place other than the facility at which such waste was generated.

3.

The provisions of this section shall not apply to any person for acts undertaken in compliance with the provisions of titles 3 and 15 of article 27 (Collection, Treatment and Disposal of Refuse and Other Solid Waste)article 27 of this chapter or the rules, regulations, permits or orders promulgated pursuant thereto. Unlawful possession of regulated medical waste in the first degree is a class E felony.

Source: Section 71-4404 — Unlawful possession of regulated medical waste in the first degree, https://www.­nysenate.­gov/legislation/laws/ENV/71-4404 (updated Sep. 22, 2014; accessed Mar. 23, 2024).

Accessed:
Mar. 23, 2024

Last modified:
Sep. 22, 2014

§ 71-4404’s source at nysenate​.gov

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