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The Laws of New York
Consolidated Laws of New York
CHAPTER 43-B
Environmental Conservation
ARTICLE 71
Enforcement
TITLE 44
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SECTION 71-4406
Unlawful release of regulated medical waste in the third degree
Environmental Conservation (ENV) CHAPTER 43-B, ARTICLE 71, TITLE 44
§ 71-4406. Unlawful release of regulated medical waste in the third

degree.

A person is guilty of unlawful release of regulated medical waste in
the third degree when such person:

1. Recklessly engages in conduct which causes the release to the
environment of regulated medical waste; or

2. Knowingly engages in conduct which causes the release to the
environment of regulated medical waste.

Unlawful release of regulated medical waste in the third degree is a
class A misdemeanor.