2401-S AMH LINV ANDE 1

SHB 2401 - H AMDS 916 ADOPTED 02/09/94

By Representatives Linville, Horn, Rust, and Hansen

     On page 4, after line 2, insert "It is not a violation of this section to place a sharps waste container into a household refuse or recycling receptacle if the utilities and transportation commission determines that such placement is necessary to reduce the potential for theft of the sharps waste container." 

     On page 4, after line 18, insert "The commission may require companies collecting sharps waste containers to implement practices that will protect the containers from theft." 

EFFECT:  The amendment makes it legal to place sharps waste (used syringe) containers into household recycling or garbage bins if the Utilities and Transportation Commission requires this practice to avoid theft of the sharps waste containers.