Health & Saf. Code, § 117890 · Chapter 3. Powers and Duties
Health & Saf. Code, § 117890
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
(a) No large quantity generator shall generate medical waste unless the large quantity generator is registered with the enforcement agency pursuant to this part.
(b) Registration pursuant to this part shall also allow the large quantity generator to generate medical waste at temporary events, including, but not limited to, health fairs, vaccination clinics, and veteran stand downs, without further registration or permitting required. The large quantity generator shall notify the local enforcement agency of their intended participation in a temporary event at least 72 hours before the event, unless the sponsor of the temporary event previously notified the local enforcement agency of the event.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Amended by Stats. 2014, Ch. 564, Sec. 29. (AB 333) Effective January 1, 2015.
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