N.Y. Environmental Conservation Law 71-4405 – Unlawful release of regulated medical waste in the fourth degree
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§ 71-4405. Unlawful release of regulated medical waste in the fourth
Attorney's Note
Under the New York Laws, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class B misdemeanor | up to 3 months | up to $500 |
Terms Used In N.Y. Environmental Conservation Law 71-4405
- Environment: means any water, water vapor, any land including land surface or subsurface, air, fish, wildlife, biota, and all other natural resources. See N.Y. Environmental Conservation Law 71-4401
- Regulated medical waste: means regulated medical waste as defined in title 15 of article 27 of this chapter. See N.Y. Environmental Conservation Law 71-4401
- Release: means any pumping, pouring, emitting, emptying, or leaching, directly or indirectly, of a substance so that the substance or any related constituent thereof, or any degradation product of such a substance or of a related constituent thereof, may enter the environment, or the disposal of any substance. See N.Y. Environmental Conservation Law 71-4401
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A person is guilty of unlawful release of regulated medical waste in the fourth degree when such person with criminal negligence, engages in conduct which causes the release to the environment of regulated medical waste.
Unlawful release of regulated medical waste in the fourth degree is a class B misdemeanor.