RCW 70A.228.005 — Findings.
The legislature finds and declares that:
- (1) It is a matter of statewide concern that biomedical waste be handled in a manner that protects the health, safety, and welfare of the public, the environment, and the workers who handle the waste.
- (2) Infectious disease transmission has not been identified from improperly disposed biomedical waste, but the potential for such transmission may be present.
- (3) A uniform, statewide definition of biomedical waste will simplify compliance with local regulations while preserving local control of biomedical waste management.
[ 1992 c 14 s 1. Formerly RCW 70.95K.005.]