California Legal Codes and Statutes

§ 25117.5

Amended by Stats. 1996, Ch. 536, Sec. 23. Effective January 1, 1997.
(a)Waste that is hazardous only because it is medical waste, as defined in the Medical Waste Management Act (Part 14 (commencing with Section 117600) of Division 104) shall not be governed by, subject to fees assessed by, or otherwise subject to, the requirements of this chapter or regulations adopted pursuant to this chapter.
(b)Biohazardous waste that meets the conditions specified in subdivision (f) or (g) of Section 117635 is not subject to this chapter.

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Cal. Health & Saf. Code § 25117.5 (2026)
https://ca.codecond.com/codes/hsc/division-20-miscellaneous-health-and-safety-provisions/chapter-6-5-hazardous-waste-control/article-2-definitions/section-25117.5

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