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The Laws of New York
Consolidated Laws of New York
CHAPTER 43-B
Environmental Conservation
ARTICLE 27
Collection, Treatment and Disposal of Refuse and Other Solid Waste
TITLE 15
Storage, Treatment, Disposal and Transportation of Regulated Medical Waste
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Regulated medical waste tracking program
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SECTION 27-1503
Applicability
Environmental Conservation (ENV) CHAPTER 43-B, ARTICLE 27, TITLE 15
§ 27-1503. Applicability.

It is the purpose of this title to regulate the transportation of
regulated medical waste in a uniform manner throughout the state. All
the requirements of this title shall apply to any person or persons
engaged in the storage, containment, treatment, disposal or transfer of
regulated medical waste off the site of the facility producing such
waste. This title and the regulations promulgated pursuant hereto shall
supersede all other state and local laws relating to the transportation
of regulated medical waste to the extent such laws are not consistent
with this title and such regulations.