# Environment (GEN)

## Title 9. Water, Ice, and Sanitary Facilities

### Subtitle 2. Regulation by State

#### Section 9-227

(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 Sec. 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 Sec. 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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Md. Code Ann., Envir. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)