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. |