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Current as of January 01, 2022 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
§ 3.458. Sharps collection station.
(a) “Sharps collection station” means a designated area at an applicable facility where (i) hypodermic, intravenous, or other medical needles or syringes or other sharps, or (ii) medical household waste containing medical sharps, including, but not limited to, hypodermic, intravenous, or other medical needles or syringes or other sharps, are collected for transport, storage, treatment, transfer, or disposal.
(b) For purposes of this Section, “applicable facility” means any of the following:
(1) A hospital.
(2) An ambulatory surgical treatment center, physician's office, clinic, or other setting where a physician provides care.
(3) A pharmacy employing a registered pharmacist.
(4) The principal place of business of any government official who is authorized under Section 1 of the Hypodermic Syringes and Needles Act (720 ILCS 635/) to possess hypodermic, intravenous, or other medical needles, or hypodermic or intravenous syringes, by reason of his or her official duties.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Illinois Statutes Chapter 415. Environmental Safety § 5/3.458. Sharps collection station - last updated January 01, 2022 | https://codes.findlaw.com/il/chapter-415-environmental-safety/il-st-sect-415-5-3-458/
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