degree.
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.
Structure New York Laws
ENV - Environmental Conservation
Title 44 - Enforcement of Title 15 of Article 27
71-4400 - Applicability of Title.
71-4402 - Violations of Title 15 of Article 27 of This Chapter.
71-4403 - Unlawful Possession of Regulated Medical Waste in the Second Degree.
71-4404 - Unlawful Possession of Regulated Medical Waste in the First Degree.
71-4405 - Unlawful Release of Regulated Medical Waste in the Fourth Degree.
71-4406 - Unlawful Release of Regulated Medical Waste in the Third Degree.
71-4407 - Unlawful Release of Regulated Medical Waste in the Second Degree.
71-4408 - Unlawful Release of Regulated Medical Waste in the First Degree.
71-4409 - Unlawful Dealing in Regulated Medical Waste.
71-4410 - Affirmative Defense.