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HomeHealth and Safety CodeDiv. 104Pt. 14Ch. 5§ 117995 Hospital Waste Generator Fees

§ 117995 Hospital Waste Generator Fees

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§ 117995 Hospital Waste Generator Fees

Key Takeaways

  • •Hospitals and clinics pay yearly fees based on how many beds they have or the type of care they give.
  • •If a hospital treats medical waste onsite, they pay an extra fee depending on their size.
  • •Other places like labs, vet clinics, and medical offices pay a fixed fee every year.
  • •Fees can be paid every year or every two years.

Example

A hospital with 150 beds that also treats medical waste onsite.

This hospital pays $860 for having 100-199 beds and an extra $500 for treating medical waste onsite. Total fee: $1,360 per year.

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

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§ 117995 Hospital Waste Generator Fees

The registration and annual permit fee for large quantity generators shall be set in following amounts: (a) (1) A general acute care hospital, as defined in subdivision (a) of Section 1250, that has one or more beds, but not more than 99 beds, shall pay six hundred dollars ($600), a facility with 100 or more beds, but not more than 199 beds, shall pay eight hundred sixty dollars ($860), a facility with 200 or more beds, but not more than 250 beds shall pay one thousand one hundred dollars ($1,100), and a facility with 251 or more beds shall pay one thousand four hundred dollars ($1,400). (2) In addition to the fees specified in paragraph (1), a general acute care hospital which is providing onsite treatment of medical waste shall pay an annual medical waste treatment facility inspection and permit fee of three hundred dollars ($300), if the facility has one or more beds but not more than 99 beds, five hundred dollars ($500), if the facility has 100 or more beds but not more than 250 beds, and one thousand dollars ($1,000), if the facility has 251 or more beds. (b) A specialty clinic, providing surgical, dialysis, or rehabilitation services, as defined in subdivision (b) of Section 1204, shall pay three hundred fifty dollars ($350). (c) A skilled nursing facility, as defined in subdivision (c) of Section 1250, that has one or more beds, but not more than 99 beds shall pay two hundred seventy-five dollars ($275), a facility with 100 or more beds, but not more than 199 beds shall pay three hundred fifty dollars ($350), and a facility with 200 or more beds shall pay four hundred dollars ($400). (d) An acute psychiatric hospital, as defined in subdivision (b) of Section 1250, shall pay two hundred dollars ($200). (e) An intermediate care facility, as defined in subdivision (d) of Section 1250, shall pay three hundred dollars ($300). (f) A primary care clinic, as defined in Section 1200.1, shall pay three hundred fifty dollars ($350). (g) A licensed clinical laboratory, as defined in paragraph (3) of subdivision (a) of Section 1206 of the Business and Professions Code, shall pay two hundred dollars ($200). (h) A health care service plan facility, as defined in subdivision (f) of Section 1345, shall pay three hundred fifty dollars ($350). (i) A veterinary clinic or veterinary hospital shall pay two hundred dollars ($200). (j) A large quantity generator medical office shall pay two hundred dollars ($200). (k) In addition to the fees specified in subdivisions (b) to (j), inclusive, a large quantity generator of medical waste which is providing onsite treatment of medical waste shall pay an annual medical waste treatment facility inspection and permit fee of three hundred dollars ($300). (l) The department may collect annual fees and issue permits on a biennial basis. (Amended by Stats. 2006, Ch. 74, Sec. 39. Effective July 12, 2006.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

facilitytreatmentregistrationmedicalhospitalnursingwastelicense

Related Statutes

  • § 1250.8 Hospital Consolidated Licensing Rules
  • § 1570.7 Adult Day Health Care
  • § 1798.172 Hospital Transfer Agreement Guidelines
  • § 117960 Large Quantity Generator Medical Waste Plan
  • § 117976 Medical Waste Transport Exemption

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Health and Safety Code. Section 117995.
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