IC 16-41-16-3 — "Effective treatment"
Chapter 16. Communicable Disease: Treatment of Infectious Waste
Bills amending this section
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Sec. 3. (a) As used in this chapter, "effective treatment" means treatment that meets the following conditions: (1) Reduces the pathogenic qualities of infectious waste to a point where the waste is safe to handle. (2) Is designed for the specific waste involved. (3) Is carried out in a manner consistent with rules adopted by the state department under section 8 of this chapter. (b) The term includes the following: (1) Incineration. (2) Steam sterilization. (3) Chemical disinfection. (4) Thermal inactivation. (5) Irradiation. (6) Discharge in a sanitary sewer or septic system that is properly installed and operates in accordance with local and state laws.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.24. Amended by P.L.96-2026, SEC.27.
Source: official publisher (2026 edition)