Health and Safety Code - HSC
DIVISION 104. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH [106500 - 119406]
( Division 104 added by Stats. 1995, Ch. 415, Sec. 6. ) PART 14. MEDICAL WASTE [117600 - 118360]
( Part 14 added by Stats. 1995, Ch. 415, Sec. 6. ) CHAPTER 3. Powers and Duties [117800 - 117910]
( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1995, Ch. 415, Sec. 6. ) 117830.
(a) A local agency electing to implement a medical waste management program is the enforcement agency for the jurisdiction where it is located and so designated by the department.
(b) In any local jurisdiction where the local agency does not elect to implement a medical waste management program, the department is the enforcement agency.
(c) Nothing in this chapter shall prevent a district attorney, city
attorney, or city prosecutor from bringing any enforcement action for violation of this chapter.
(Added by Stats. 1995, Ch. 415, Sec. 6. Effective January 1, 1996.)