§20-5K-1. Legislative Purpose

The purpose of this article is to provide the opportunity for public participation in the decision to locate commercial infectious medical waste management facilities.

§20-5K-2. Definitions

Unless the context clearly requires a different meaning, as used in this article the terms: (a) "Commercial infectious medical waste facility" means any infectious medical waste management facility at which thirty-five percent or more by weight of the total infectious medical waste stored, treated or disposed of by the facility in any calendar year is […]

§20-5K-3. Procedure for Public Participation

(a) From and after the effective date of this article, in order to obtain approval to locate a commercial infectious medical waste facility, currently not under permit to operate, an applicant shall: (1) File a presiting notice with the county commission and local solid waste authority of the county or counties in which the facility […]