LAC 51:XXVII.1301 – Disposal of Potentially Infectious Biomedical Waste [formerly paragraph 27:026]

A. [Formerly paragraph 27:026-1] Once treated, as specified in §1101, potentially infectious biomedical waste may be disposed as non-infectious waste in a permitted sanitary landfill in accordance with the Solid Waste Regulations of the Department of Environmental Quality.
B. [Formerly paragraph 27:026-2] Treated, but still recognizable potentially infectious biomedical waste shall carry a supplemental label or marking to specify the treatment method used, date and name or initials of the person responsible for assurance of treatment.

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with the provisions of R.S. 40:4(A)(2)(b) and R.S. 40:5.

HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Office of Public Health, LR 28:1454 (June 2002).