Code of Maryland Regulations (Last Updated: April 6, 2021) |
Title 10. Maryland Department of Health |
Part 1. |
Subtitle 06. DISEASES |
Chapter 10.06.06. Communicable Disease Prevention—Handling, Treatment, and Disposal of Special Medical Waste |
Sec. 10.06.06.05. Treatment of Sharps Before Disposal
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A person shall treat sharps:
A. Before disposal; and
B. By one of the following methods:
(1) Encapsulation;
(2) Incineration;
(3) Mechanical destruction after decontamination; or
(4) An alternative method that meets the criteria of Regulation .06 of this chapter.