N.Y. Environmental Conservation Law 71-4406 – Unlawful release of regulated medical waste in the third degree
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§ 71-4406. Unlawful release of regulated medical waste in the third
Attorney's Note
Under the New York Laws, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class A misdemeanor | up to 364 days | up to $1,000 |
Terms Used In N.Y. Environmental Conservation Law 71-4406
- Environment: means any water, water vapor, any land including land surface or subsurface, air, fish, wildlife, biota, and all other natural resources. See N.Y. Environmental Conservation Law 71-4401
- Regulated medical waste: means regulated medical waste as defined in title 15 of article 27 of this chapter. See N.Y. Environmental Conservation Law 71-4401
- Release: means any pumping, pouring, emitting, emptying, or leaching, directly or indirectly, of a substance so that the substance or any related constituent thereof, or any degradation product of such a substance or of a related constituent thereof, may enter the environment, or the disposal of any substance. See N.Y. Environmental Conservation Law 71-4401
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A person is guilty of unlawful release of regulated medical waste in the third degree when such person:
1. Recklessly engages in conduct which causes the release to the environment of regulated medical waste; or
2. Knowingly engages in conduct which causes the release to the environment of regulated medical waste.
Unlawful release of regulated medical waste in the third degree is a class A misdemeanor.