N.Y. Envtl. Conserv. Law § 71-4409

Current through 2024 NY Law Chapter 456
Section 71-4409 - Unlawful dealing in regulated medical waste

No person shall, with intent to cause an unlawful release of regulated medical waste as defined in section 71-4407 or 71-4408 of this article:

1. transfer, transport, repackage or convey such waste to another person, thereby causing such other person to possess, store, transport or dispose of such waste in violation of section 27-1505, 27-1507 or 27-1509 of this chapter; or
2. receive or agree to receive a benefit in exchange for possessing, storing, transporting or disposing of regulated medical waste in violation of section 27-1505, 27-1507 or 27-1509 of this chapter; or
3. confer or offer or agree to confer a benefit upon another person to induce them to possess, store, transport or dispose of regulated medical waste in violation of section 27-1505, 27-1507 or 27-1509 of this chapter.

Unlawful dealing in regulated medical waste is a class E felony.

N.Y. Envtl. Conserv. Law § 71-4409