Earlier editions: 2020-112018-112026-09
DIVISION 104. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH 106500-119406›PART 14. MEDICAL WASTE 117600-118360›CHAPTER 3. Powers and Duties 117800-117910
§ 117900
California Health and Safety Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · California
No person shall haul medical waste unless the person is one of the following:
(a) A registered hazardous waste hauler pursuant to the requirements of Chapter 6.5 (commencing with Section 25100) of Division 20.
(b) A mail-back system approved by the United States Postal Service.
(c) A common carrier allowed to haul pharmaceutical waste pursuant to Section 118029 or 118032.
(d) A small quantity generator or a large quantity generator transporting limited quantities of medical waste with an exemption granted pursuant to either Section 117946 or Section 117976, respectively.
(e) A registered trauma scene waste practitioner hauling trauma scene waste pursuant to Section 118321.5.
(Amended by Stats. 2014, Ch. 564, Sec. 32. (AB 333) Effective January 1, 2015.)
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