Minnesota § 116.801 - INCINERATING INFECTIOUS WASTE; PERMIT REQUIRED

Full text of Minnesota Minnesota Statutes § 116.801 — INCINERATING INFECTIOUS WASTE; PERMIT REQUIRED, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 116.801. INCINERATING INFECTIOUS WASTE; PERMIT REQUIRED

(a) Except as provided in paragraph (b), a person may not construct, or expand the capacity of, a facility for the incineration of infectious waste, as defined in section 116.76, without having obtained an air emission permit from the agency.

(b) This section does not affect permit requirements under the rules of the agency for an incinerator that is upgraded to meet pollution control standards or an incinerator with a capacity of 350 pounds or less per hour that is planned to manage waste generated primarily by the owner or operator of the incinerator.

History:

1991 c 231 s 1

Official Publication of the State of Minnesota
Revisor of Statutes

Source: official Minnesota text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Minnesota § 116.801

What does Minnesota Statutes § 116.801 cover?

Section 116.801 ("INCINERATING INFECTIOUS WASTE; PERMIT REQUIRED") is part of the Minnesota Statutes, the codified statutory law of Minnesota. 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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