§ 118033 Pharmaceutical Waste Security Reporting

Health and Safety Code·California

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•Pharmaceutical waste must be kept safe so no one who shouldn't can get to it.
•If someone messes with the waste, tries to get to it without permission, or it gets lost, you have to tell the state.

Example

A hospital throws away old medicine in a special bin.

If someone breaks into the bin or the bin goes missing, the hospital must tell the state right away.

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§ 118033 Pharmaceutical Waste Security Reporting

The pharmaceutical waste that is separated from medical waste by the generator shall be maintained in a manner to secure the pharmaceutical waste contents from access by unauthorized individuals. Any suspected or confirmed tampering of, unauthorized access to, or loss of this pharmaceutical waste shall be reported to the appropriate state licensing authority. (Added by Stats. 2012, Ch. 689, Sec. 8. (AB 1442) Effective January 1, 2013.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

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pharmaceutical waste medical waste unauthorized individuals state licensing authority

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California Legislature. Health and Safety Code. Section 118033.

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