N.Y. Public Health Law 3381-A – Destruction of hypodermic syringes and needles
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§ 3381-a. Destruction of hypodermic syringes and needles. All hypodermic syringes, needles and disposable hypodermic units which are no longer usable or required shall be crushed, broken or otherwise rendered inoperable in the process of disposal.
Terms Used In N.Y. Public Health Law 3381-A
- Department: means the department of health of the state of New York. See N.Y. Public Health Law 3302
The department may specify procedures for disposal of such hypodermic syringes, needles and disposable units as may be necessary to protect public health including, but not limited to, placement of such syringes, needles and units in a leak-proof, puncture resistant container prior to disposal.