N.Y. Environmental Conservation Law Section 71-4409
Unlawful dealing in regulated medical waste

No person shall, with intent to cause an unlawful release of regulated medical waste as defined in section 71-4407 or 71-4408 of this article:

1.

transfer, transport, repackage or convey such waste to another person, thereby causing such other person to possess, store, transport or dispose of such waste in violation of section 27-1505, 27-1507 or 27-1509 of this chapter; or

2.

receive or agree to receive a benefit in exchange for possessing, storing, transporting or disposing of regulated medical waste in violation of section 27-1505, 27-1507 or 27-1509 of this chapter; or

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confer or offer or agree to confer a benefit upon another person to induce them to possess, store, transport or dispose of regulated medical waste in violation of section 27-1505, 27-1507 or 27-1509 of this chapter. Unlawful dealing in regulated medical waste is a class E felony.

Source: Section 71-4409 — Unlawful dealing in regulated medical waste, https://www.­nysenate.­gov/legislation/laws/ENV/71-4409 (updated Sep. 22, 2014; accessed Jan. 31, 2026).

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