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Michigan Compiled Laws, Chapter 324. Natural Resources and Environmental Protection § 324.8905

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

Sec. 8905. (1) A person who violates this part where the violation involves litter that is produced at a health facility or agency as defined in section 20106 of the public health code, Act No. 368 of the Public Acts of 1978, being section 333.20106 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, or at a laboratory described in section 20507 of Act No. 368 of the Public Acts of 1978, being section 333.20507 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, is guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by imprisonment for not more than 6 months or a fine of not more than $1,000.00, or both.

(2) Except as provided in subsection (3), a person who violates this part where the violation involves litter that is infectious waste, pathological waste, or sharps is guilty of a felony punishable by imprisonment for not more than 2 years or by a fine of not more than $5,000.00, or both.

(3) For a second or subsequent violation under subsection (2), the person shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than 1 year or more than 5 years and a fine of not more than $10,000.00.

(4) As used in this section:

(a) “Infectious waste” means waste that contains varying amounts of microorganisms that have a potential for causing serious illness.

(b) “Pathological waste” means body organs, tissues, parts, and fluids removed during surgery or autopsy, whether or not they are infectious.

(c) “Sharps” means discarded hypodermic needles, syringes and scalpel blades, whether or not they are infectious.

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