ECL 71-4406 · Title 44. Enforcement of Title 15
Unlawful release of regulated medical waste in the third degree
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§ 71-4406. Unlawful release of regulated medical waste in the third degree.
A person is guilty of unlawful release of regulated medical waste in the third degree when such person:
1. Recklessly engages in conduct which causes the release to the environment of regulated medical waste; or
2. Knowingly engages in conduct which causes the release to the environment of regulated medical waste.
Unlawful release of regulated medical waste in the third degree is a class A misdemeanor.
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- https://legislation.nysenate.gov/pdf/laws/ENV71-4406
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