South Carolina § 44-93-60 - Storage of infectious waste.
Full text of South Carolina South Carolina Code of Laws § 44-93-60 — Storage of infectious waste., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 44-93-60. Storage of infectious waste.
(A) Storage of infectious waste must be in such a manner and location which affords protection from animals and weather conditions and which minimize exposure to the public.
(B) Infectious waste must be segregated from other waste at the point of origin and maintained in separate containers until it is treated.
(C) Infectious waste must be contained in approved disposable or reusable containers that are appropriate for the type and quantity of waste, must withstand handling, transfer, and transportation without impairing the integrity of the container, must be closed tightly and secured, and are compatible with selected storage and treatment processes.
(D) Sharps must be contained in rigid, puncture-resistant containers which are secured tightly to preclude loss of the contents.
(E) Containers of infectious waste must be labeled properly, clearly identifiable as infectious waste, and readily distinguishable from other waste.
(F) Infectious waste must be stored under conditions and for periods of time as provided pursuant to regulations.
HISTORY: 1989 Act No. 134, SECTION 1.
Source: official South Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 44-93-60 ("Storage of infectious waste.") is part of the South Carolina Code of Laws, the codified statutory law of South Carolina. 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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