HB 1496-S - DIGEST
(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE)

Requires certain pharmaceutical manufacturers to submit a plan to the department of health that describes specific actions the manufacturers will take to provide a free and convenient service for the safe collection and proper disposal of residential sharps waste to all consumers who use the manufacturer's self-injected medications.

Requires the department of health to convene a work group of stakeholders to discuss and identify options for collection and diversion of residential sharps waste from the waste stream. This requirement expires June 30, 2012.

Creates the residential sharps waste disposal program account.