§ 117815 Local Medical Waste Programs

Health and Safety Code·California

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•Local agencies must follow state rules when handling medical waste.
•They can ask the state for permission to manage or enforce these rules themselves.
•The program must match the state's standards.

Example

A city wants to start its own program for handling medical waste from hospitals and clinics.

The city must follow the state's rules for medical waste. If they want to run the program themselves, they need to get approval from the state first.

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§ 117815 Local Medical Waste Programs

Any local agency that has elected to implement a medical waste management program shall maintain a program that is consistent with Section 117820 and the regulations adopted pursuant to that section. With the approval of the department, the local agency may administer or enforce this part with respect to any person. (Added by Stats. 1995, Ch. 415, Sec. 6. Effective January 1, 1996.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

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medical waste management program Section 117820 department local agency

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Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Health and Safety Code. Section 117815.

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