ECL 71-4405 · Title 44. Enforcement of Title 15
Unlawful release of regulated medical waste in the fourth degree
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§ 71-4405. Unlawful release of regulated medical waste in the fourth degree.
A person is guilty of unlawful release of regulated medical waste in the fourth degree when such person with criminal negligence, engages in conduct which causes the release to the environment of regulated medical waste.
Unlawful release of regulated medical waste in the fourth degree is a class B misdemeanor.
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