Minnesota § 116.835 - SAFE SHARPS MANAGEMENT
Full text of Minnesota Minnesota Statutes § 116.835 — SAFE SHARPS MANAGEMENT, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 116.835. SAFE SHARPS MANAGEMENT
(a) A sharps manufacturer that sells or distributes sharps that are usually intended for home use and a pharmaceutical manufacturer that sells or distributes a medication in Minnesota that is usually intended to be self-injected in a home resulting in the generation of sharps shall, on or before July 1, 2011, post to its website a plan that describes how the manufacturer supports the safe collection and proper disposal of the sharps.
(b) The plan required under paragraph (a) shall include, at a minimum, a description of the actions, if any, taken by the manufacturer to do the following:
(1) provide for the safe collection and proper disposal of sharps;
(2) educate consumers about safe management and collection opportunities; and
(3) support efforts by retailers, pharmaceutical distributors, local governments, health care organizations, public health officers, solid waste service providers, organizations representing patients who use sharps, and other groups with interest in protecting public health and safety through the sale, collection, and proper disposal of sharps.
(c) A public health agency or clinic that participates in a needle exchange program must post to its website a plan that describes how the agency or clinic supports the safe collection and proper disposal of the sharps.
History:
Official Publication of the State of Minnesota
Revisor of Statutes
Frequently Asked Questions About Minnesota § 116.835
What does Minnesota Statutes § 116.835 cover?
Section 116.835 ("SAFE SHARPS MANAGEMENT") 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.
How do I cite Minnesota § 116.835?
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Is this the official text of Minnesota law?
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How does Minnesota § 116.835 apply to my situation?
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