HRS §321-21
Rules for handling and getting rid of infectious waste
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗The health department must make rules for how hospitals, clinics, and other places get rid of infectious waste. The rules will say what counts as infectious waste and how to handle it. Starting July 1, 1991, these places must show proof they follow the rules when asked.
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The statute, as written — Infectious wastes; management and disposal
A copy, taken August 20, 2026. The version published by the Legislature is the one that governs, and it may have changed since. Check it before relying on anything here.
The department of health shall adopt rules pursuant to chapter 91 for the management and disposal of infectious wastes generated by hospitals, clinics, other health care facilities, doctors' offices, dentists' offices, research laboratories, veterinary clinics, and other generators of infectious wastes. The rules shall include a definition of infectious wastes that clearly and objectively defines infectious wastes and specifies acceptable containers and other factors related to the identification, segregation, containment, and transportation of infectious wastes. Effective July 1, 1991, all generators of infectious wastes shall show proof that infectious wastes are being managed and disposed of according to departmental rules upon request of the department.
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