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HomeHealth and Safety CodeDiv. 104Pt. 14Ch. 3§ 117825 Local Medical Waste Fees

§ 117825 Local Medical Waste Fees

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§ 117825 Local Medical Waste Fees

Key Takeaways

  • •Local agencies can charge fees for managing medical waste programs.
  • •The fees must cover the cost of running the program.
  • •The fees are set by the local agency through a resolution or ordinance.

Example

A city decides to start a program to safely dispose of medical waste from hospitals and clinics.

The city can charge fees to the hospitals and clinics to cover the cost of running this program. These fees are decided by the city council.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 117825 Local Medical Waste Fees

Each local enforcement agency that elects to implement the medical waste management program may prescribe, by resolution or ordinance, the registration and permit fees necessary to pay its reasonable expenses to administer the program. (Added by Stats. 1995, Ch. 415, Sec. 6. Effective January 1, 1996.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

local enforcement agencymedical waste management programregistration and permit feesreasonable expenses

Related Statutes

  • § 113949.1 Food Illness Facility Response
  • § 113949.5 Food Employee Illness Notification
  • § 117800 Local Medical Waste Programs
  • § 117805 Local Medical Waste Notification
  • § 117810 Local Medical Waste Programs

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Health and Safety Code. Section 117825.
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