Colo. Rev. Stat. § 25-15-405

Current through 11/5/2024 election
Section 25-15-405 - Appropriate treatment and disposal - nonliability
(1) A generator of infectious waste using an appropriate treatment method with appropriate documentation as provided in section 25-15-404(2) and, in good faith, utilizing disposal facilities for such waste shall not be civilly or criminally liable for injuries or damages allegedly resulting from the infectious character of such waste; except that any generator who does not use an appropriate treatment method or any generator who fails to utilize disposal facilities in good faith shall not be relieved of civil or criminal liability.
(2) When any infectious waste has been appropriately treated, the generator shall either identify it as such or provide the hauler and disposal facility with a written statement that its general waste includes infectious waste which has been appropriately treated to render it noninfectious.

C.R.S. § 25-15-405

L. 89: Entire part added, p. 1177, § 1, effective April 23.