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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
No person shall, with intent to cause an unlawful release of regulated medical waste as defined in section 71-4407 or 71-4408 of this article:
1. transfer, transport, repackage or convey such waste to another person, thereby causing such other person to possess, store, transport or dispose of such waste in violation of section 27-1505, 27-1507 or 27-1509 of this chapter; or
2. receive or agree to receive a benefit in exchange for possessing, storing, transporting or disposing of regulated medical waste in violation of section 27-1505, 27-1507 or 27-1509 of this chapter; or
3. confer or offer or agree to confer a benefit upon another person to induce them to possess, store, transport or dispose of regulated medical waste in violation of section 27-1505, 27-1507 or 27-1509 of this chapter.
Unlawful dealing in regulated medical waste is a class E felony.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - New York Consolidated Laws, Environmental Conservation Law - ENV § 71-4409. Unlawful dealing in regulated medical waste - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ny/environmental-conservation-law/env-sect-71-4409/
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