New York Consolidated Laws, Public Health Law - PBH § 2899-o. Safe disposal of unused medications

A person who has custody or control of any unused medication prescribed under this article after the death of the qualified individual shall personally deliver the unused medication for disposal to the nearest qualified facility that properly disposes of controlled substances or shall dispose of it by lawful means in accordance with regulations made by the commissioner, regulations made by or guidelines of the commissioner of education, or guidelines of a federal drug enforcement administration approved take-back program.  A qualified facility that properly disposes of controlled substances shall accept and dispose of any medication delivered to it as provided hereunder regardless of whether such medication is a controlled substance.  The commissioner may make regulations as may be appropriate for the safe disposal of unused medications prescribed, dispensed or ordered under this article as provided in this section.