Conn. Agencies Regs. § 21a-66-1

Current through June 15, 2024
Section 21a-66-1 - Definitions
(a)Hypodermic needles and syringes means needles, syringes and any other types of intravascular device including but not limited to indwelling catheters and introducers, except that needles which are specifically used to administer antineoplastic agents shall be handled in accordance with existing Department of Environmental Protection Regulations for the handling of such wastes.
(b)Biomedical Waste means untreated solid waste which requires special handling as defined in Sec. 22a-207(17) of the Connecticut General Statutes.
(c)Treatment when used in connection with biomedical waste, means any method, technique, or process which is designed to change the character or composition of any biomedical waste so as to render such waste non-infectious, non-injurious, safer for storage, for transport, and reduced in volume.

Conn. Agencies Regs. § 21a-66-1

Effective May 19, 1989