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California Code, Health and Safety Code - HSC § 117900

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

No person shall haul medical waste unless the person is one of the following:

(a) A registered hazardous waste hauler pursuant to the requirements of Chapter 6.5 (commencing with Section 25100) of Division 20.

(b) A mail-back system approved by the United States Postal Service.

(c) A common carrier allowed to haul pharmaceutical waste pursuant to Section 118029 or 118032.

(d) A small quantity generator or a large quantity generator transporting limited quantities of medical waste with an exemption granted pursuant to either Section 117946 or Section 117976, respectively.

(e) A registered trauma scene waste practitioner hauling trauma scene waste pursuant to Section 118321.5.

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