- (1) As part of submitting an application for an initial issuance of a medical waste storage or treatment permit, the prospective permittee shall provide to the Department documentation of host government approval, as provided in the Code of Alabama 1975, §§ 22-27-48 and 48.1.
- (2) Storage Facilities: Any medical waste storage facility, as defined in 335-17-1-.02, shall apply for and obtain a medical waste storage permit prior to storing medical waste.
- (3) Transporters: Any medical waste transporter, as defined in 335-17-1-.02, shall apply for and obtain a medical waste transporter permit prior to transporting medical waste.
- (4) Treatment Facilities: Any medical waste treatment facility, as defined in 335-17-1-.02, shall apply for and obtain a medical waste treatment permit prior to treating medical waste.
Author: James L. Bryant, Ashley S. Powell, Clethes Stallworth
Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §§22-27-9, 22-27-12, 22-27-48, 22-27-48.1.
History: New Rule: Filed December 12, 2011; effective January 16, 2012. Amended: Published December 31, 2024; effective February 14, 2025. Amended: Published June 30, 2025; effective August 14, 2025.