5082-S AAS 3/17/99

 

 

 

SSB 5082 - S AMD - 219

    By Senators Swecker and Fraser

 

                                                   ADOPTED 3/17/99

 

    On page 2, line 8, after "are" insert "laboratory"           

 

 

SSB 5082 - S AMD - 219

    By Senators Swecker and Fraser

 

                                                   ADOPTED 3/17/99

 

    On page 3, line 30, after "puncture-resistant" strike "red" and insert "((red))"

 

 

 

SSB 5082 - S AMD - 218

    By Senators Swecker and Fraser

 

                                                   ADOPTED 3/17/99

 

    On page 4, beginning on line 20, after "facility." strike all material through "industries." on line 26 and insert "Cultures and stocks shall not be subject to any process that creates the potential for the generation or release of airborne pathogens from the waste before treatment."

 


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EFFECT: Clarifies that cultures and stocks are wastes that originate in laboratories.  Removes a constraint on sharps waste containers C many of which are not red in color.

 

EFFECT: Prohibits the handling or alteration of cultures and stocks in such a manner that could result in the release of airborne pathogens prior to treatment.