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HomeHealth and Safety CodeDiv. 104Pt. 14Ch. 7§ 118165 Medical Waste Facility Records

§ 118165 Medical Waste Facility Records

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§ 118165 Medical Waste Facility Records

Key Takeaways

  • •If you run a place that treats medical waste, you must keep records for 3 years.
  • •You have to show these records to the government if they ask for them.
  • •The records must include what kind of place it is, how much it can handle, and all the waste it gets from others.

Example

A hospital has a machine that burns medical waste like used needles and bandages.

The hospital must write down every time they use the machine, how much waste they burn, and where the waste came from. They have to keep these notes for 3 years and show them if the government asks.

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

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§ 118165 Medical Waste Facility Records

On and after April 1, 1991, all persons operating a medical waste treatment facility shall maintain individual records for a period of three years and shall report or submit to the enforcement agency upon request, all of the following information: (a) The type of treatment facility and its capacity. (b) All treatment facility operating records. (c) Copies of the tracking documents for all medical waste it receives for treatment from offsite generators, hazardous waste haulers, or, pursuant to Section 118032, common carriers. (Amended by Stats. 2012, Ch. 689, Sec. 10. (AB 1442) Effective January 1, 2013.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

medical waste treatment facilityindividual recordsenforcement agencytracking documents

Related Statutes

  • § 118170 Medical Waste Permit Renewal
  • § 114201 Grease Trap Location Rules
  • § 114221 Water Tank Access Requirements
  • § 118130 Medical Waste Facility Permits
  • § 118140 Medical Waste Onsite Treatment

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Health and Safety Code. Section 118165.
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