ECL 71-4409 · Title 44. Enforcement of Title 15
Unlawful dealing in regulated medical waste
Text — Law content up to date as of October 30, 2026, as published by the New York State Senate (Open Legislation)
§ 71-4409. Unlawful dealing in regulated medical waste.
No person shall, with intent to cause an unlawful release of regulated medical waste as defined in section 71-4407 or 71-4408 of this article:
1. transfer, transport, repackage or convey such waste to another person, thereby causing such other person to possess, store, transport or dispose of such waste in violation of section 27-1505, 27-1507 or 27-1509 of this chapter; or
2. receive or agree to receive a benefit in exchange for possessing, storing, transporting or disposing of regulated medical waste in violation of section 27-1505, 27-1507 or 27-1509 of this chapter; or
3. confer or offer or agree to confer a benefit upon another person to induce them to possess, store, transport or dispose of regulated medical waste in violation of section 27-1505, 27-1507 or 27-1509 of this chapter.
Unlawful dealing in regulated medical waste is a class E felony.
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