Code of Maryland Regulations
Title 10 - MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Part 1
Subtitle 06 - DISEASES
Chapter 10.06.06 - Communicable Disease Prevention-Handling, Treatment, and Disposal of Special Medical Waste
Section 10.06.06.01 - Scope and Purpose
Universal Citation: MD Code Reg 10.06.06.01
Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 19, September 20, 2024
A. Scope.
(1) Regulations .01-.03 apply to a person who
generates and handles special medical waste or sharps.
(2) Regulations .01-.07 apply to a person who
treats and disposes of special medical waste.
(3) This chapter does not apply to:
(a) Waste generated from veterinary practices
that is governed by COMAR
15.14.03.02A;
(b) Radioactive medical waste that is
governed by COMAR
26.12.01.01A;
(c) Remains of a dead human; and
(d) Fetuses and placentas that are released
to a funeral director or a parent.
B. Purpose. The purpose of this chapter is to minimize the possibility of disease transmission by establishing requirements for the handling, treatment, and disposal of special medical waste.
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