Pub. Resources Code, § 40190.5 · Chapter 2. Definitions

Pub. Resources Code, § 40190.5

Verbatim from the official edition

Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)

“Sharps waste” means waste generated by a household that includes a hypodermic needle, syringe, or lancet.

Notes and commentary — not statutory text

History

Added by Stats. 2004, Ch. 157, Sec. 3. Effective January 1, 2005.

Source of truth

Edition: As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
Official file: https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=PRC&sectionNum=40190.5.
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Health and Safety Code

Health & Saf. Code, § 25218.13Printed as Section 40190.5 of the Public Resources Code

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