All in-state generators that produce less than fifty pounds of infectious waste a month are exempt from the provisions of this chapter except they shall comply with:
(1) the provisions of Section 44-93-90(A) of this chapter; and
(2) the management of the following infectious waste:
(a) sharps must be managed pursuant to this chapter and any regulations promulgated under this chapter;
(b) cultures and human blood and blood products must be managed pursuant to this chapter and any regulations promulgated under this chapter;
(c) products of conception, meaning fetal tissues and embryonic tissues resulting from implantation in the uterus, must be managed in accordance with requirements for pathological waste pursuant to this chapter and any regulations promulgated under this chapter;
(d) all other infectious waste may be disposed of as other solid waste.
HISTORY: 1989 Act No. 134, Section 1; 1995 Act No. 1, Section 4; 2002 Act No. 351, Section 1, eff July 20, 2002.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Chapter 93 - Infectious Waste Management
Section 44-93-10. Short title.
Section 44-93-20. Definitions.
Section 44-93-30. Regulations, procedures, and standards.
Section 44-93-50. Powers of commissioner.
Section 44-93-60. Storage of infectious waste.
Section 44-93-70. Transportation of infectious waste.
Section 44-93-80. Treatment and disposal of infectious waste.
Section 44-93-100. Generators exempt from provisions of chapter.
Section 44-93-120. Permit requirements.
Section 44-93-125. Permit to expand or construct facility; exceptions.
Section 44-93-140. Unlawful to fail to comply with statute or regulations.
Section 44-93-150. Enforcement; penalties.
Section 44-93-160. Fees on commercial treatment of infectious waste; reports; penalties.
Section 44-93-165. Infectious Waste Program Fund; establishment; funding.
Section 44-93-170. Infectious Waste Contingency Fund.
Section 44-93-180. Inspection of treatment facilities; fees.
Section 44-93-190. Chapter inapplicable to treatment or disposal of hazardous waste.
Section 44-93-230. Construction of infectious waste provisions.