N.Y. Environmental Conservation Law 71-4409 – Unlawful dealing in regulated medical waste
§ 71-4409. Unlawful dealing in regulated medical waste.
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 E felony | between 1 and 4 years | up to $5,000 |
Terms Used In N.Y. Environmental Conservation Law 71-4409
- 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
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.