§ 9–227
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Envir. § 9-227 (2026)
Title 9. Water, Ice, and Sanitary Facilities
Subtitle 2. Regulation by State
§ 9–227LinkCopy Citation
(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.