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HomeHealth and Safety CodeDiv. 104Pt. 14Ch. 1§ 117600 Medical Waste Management Act

§ 117600 Medical Waste Management Act

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§ 117600 Medical Waste Management Act

Key Takeaways

  • •This law is called the Medical Waste Management Act.
  • •It tells us how to handle and get rid of medical waste safely.
  • •The law started on January 1, 1996.

Example

A hospital throws away used needles and bandages.

The hospital must follow special rules to throw away these items so no one gets hurt.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 117600 Medical Waste Management Act

This part shall be known and may be cited as the Medical Waste Management Act. (Added by Stats. 1995, Ch. 415, Sec. 6. Effective January 1, 1996.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

Medical Waste Management ActStats. 1995Ch. 415Sec. 6January 1, 1996

Related Statutes

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  • § 100100 Department Name Change

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Health and Safety Code. Section 117600.
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