Illinois § 3.458
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 3.458, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3.458.
Sharps collection station. (a) "Sharps collection station" means a designated area at an applicable facility where (i) hypodermic, intravenous, or other medical needles or syringes or other sharps, or (ii) medical household waste containing medical sharps, including, but not limited to, hypodermic, intravenous, or other medical needles or syringes or other sharps, are collected for transport, storage, treatment, transfer, or disposal. (b) For purposes of this Section, "applicable facility" means any of the following: (1) A hospital. (2) An ambulatory surgical treatment center, physician's office, clinic, or other setting where a physician provides care. (3) A pharmacy employing a registered pharmacist. (4) The principal place of business of any government official who is authorized under Section 1 of the Hypodermic Syringes and Needles Act (720 ILCS 635/) to possess hypodermic, intravenous, or other medical needles, or hypodermic or intravenous syringes, by reason of his or her official duties. (Source: P.A. 94-641, eff. 8-22-05.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 3.458
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 3.458 cover?
Section 3.458 is part of the Illinois Compiled Statutes, the codified statutory law of Illinois. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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