Md. Code Regs. 10.06.06.01

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 24, December 2, 2024

Section 10.06.06.01 - Scope and Purpose

A. Scope.

(1) Regulations .01-.03 apply to a person who generates and handles special medical waste or sharps.

(2) Regulations .01-.07 apply to a person who treats and disposes of special medical waste.

(3) This chapter does not apply to:

(a) Waste generated from veterinary practices that is governed by COMAR 15.14.03.02A;

(b) Radioactive medical waste that is governed by COMAR 26.12.01.01A;

(c) Remains of a dead human; and

(d) Fetuses and placentas that are released to a funeral director or a parent.

B. Purpose. The purpose of this chapter is to minimize the possibility of disease transmission by establishing requirements for the handling, treatment, and disposal of special medical waste.

Md. Code Regs. 10.06.06.01

Regulations .01 adopted as an emergency provision effective September 30, 1988 (15:22 Md. R. 2547); emergency status expired March 29, 1989; adopted permanently effective May 1, 1989 (16:8 Md. R. 909)
Regulations .01 adopted effective September 1, 2004 (31:16 Md. R. 1254)