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Current as of January 01, 2023 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
A medical waste management program shall include, but not be limited to, all of the following:
(a) Issuing medical waste registrations and permits pursuant to the Medical Waste Management Act.
(b) Processing and reviewing the medical waste management plans and inspecting onsite treatment facilities in accordance with Chapter 4 (commencing with Section 117925) for all small quantity medical waste generators required to be registered.
(c) Conducting an evaluation, inspection, or records review for all facilities or persons issued a large quantity medical waste registration pursuant to Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 117950) or issued a permit for an onsite medical waste treatment facility pursuant to Chapter 7 (commencing withSection 118130).
(d) Inspecting medical waste generators in response to complaints or emergency incidents, or as part of an investigation or evaluation of the implementation of the medical waste management plan.
(e) Inspecting medical waste treatment facilities in response to a complaint or as part of an investigation or emergency incident.
(f) Taking enforcement action for the suspension or revocation of medical waste permits issued by the local agency pursuant to this part.
(g) Referring or initiating proceedings for civil or criminal prosecution of violations specified in Chapter 10 (commencing with Section 118335).
(h) Reporting in a manner determined by the department so that the statewide effectiveness of the program can be determined.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - California Code, Health and Safety Code - HSC § 117820 - last updated January 01, 2023 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ca/health-and-safety-code/hsc-sect-117820/
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