(1) Biomedical waste bags and sharps containers shall be labeled with the generator’s name and address unless treatment occurs at the generating facility.

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    (a) If a bag or sharps container is placed into a larger bag prior to transport, the label for the exterior bag shall comply with subsection 64E-16.005(1), F.A.C. Inner bags and inner sharps containers are exempt from the labeling requirements of subsection 64E-16.005(1), F.A.C.
    (b) Outer containers shall be labeled with the transporter’s name, address, registration number, and 24-hour telephone number prior to transport.
    (2) The transporter may provide labels for bags or sharps containers that are generator-specific, such as bar codes or specific container numbers. Use of these generator-specific labels satisfies the requirements of Fl. Admin. Code R. 64E-16.005(1)(a)
Rulemaking Authority 381.006, 381.0098 FS. Law Implemented 381.006, 381.0098, 395.002(13), 395.1011 FS. History-New 6-19-89, Amended 4-2-90, 12-14-92, 1-23-94, 8-20-95, 6-3-97, Formerly 10D-104.005.