Section 9-227 - Infectious waste in landfill system prohibited(a)(1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.(2)(i) "Infectious waste" means any waste that comes from a hospital, laboratory, or other health care facility as defined in § 19-114 of the Health - General Article and that is known or suspected to be contaminated with organisms capable of producing disease or infection in humans.(ii) "Infectious waste" includes: 1. Contaminated disposable equipment, instruments, and utensils;2. Contaminated needles, scalpels, and razor blades;3. Human tissues and organs that result from surgery, obstetrics, or autopsy;4. Feces, urine, vomitus, and suctionings;5. Live vaccines for human use;6. Blood and blood products; and7. Laboratory specimens, such as tissues, blood elements, excreta, and secretions.(b) A hospital, laboratory, or other health care facility as defined in § 19-114 of the Health - General Article may not dispose of infectious waste, or cause infectious waste to be disposed of, in a landfill system in this State.(c) The Secretary is responsible with law enforcement personnel in this State for monitoring and enforcing subsection (b) of this section.