(a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) (i) 'Infectious waste' means any waste that comes from a hospital, laboratory, or other health care facility as defined in § 19-114 of the Health - General Article and that is known or suspected to be contaminated with organisms capable of producing disease or infection in humans. (ii) 'Infectious waste' includes: 1. Contaminated disposable equipment, instruments, and utensils; 2. Contaminated needles, scalpels, and razor blades; 3. Human tissues and organs that result from surgery, obstetrics, or autopsy; 4. Feces, urine, vomitus, and suctionings; 5. Live vaccines for human use; 6. Blood and blood products; and 7. Laboratory specimens, such as tissues, blood elements, excreta, and secretions. (b) A hospital, laboratory, or other health care facility as defined in § 19-114 of the Health - General Article may not dispose of infectious waste, or cause infectious waste to be disposed of, in a landfill system in this State. (c) The Secretary is responsible with law enforcement personnel in this State for monitoring and enforcing subsection (b) of this section.
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