New Jersey Governor Chris Christie has signed into law two bills aimed to discouraging the improper disposal of medications and medical waste.
They are:
A-733 Eustace, T.J. (D-38); Schepisi, H. (R-39); Benson, D.R. (D-14) Prohibits health care facilities from discharging prescription medications into sewer or septic systems in certain circumstances. Related Bill: S-81
Nov 19, 2012 – Signed by the Governor: Public Law 62
A-1888 Milam, M.W. (D-1); Albano, N.T. (D-1);
Greenwald, L.D. (D-6)
Allows license suspension or revocation of certain
health care professionals and medical waste facilities, generators, and
transporters for willful illegal or improper medical waste disposal. Related Bill: S-2190
Nov 19, 2012 – Signed by
the Governor: Public Law 65
To read a full copy of either bill, click on the bill number.
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