§ 42-182. Definitions.

The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this division, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

Biomedical waste means pathological waste, biological waste cultures and stocks of infectious agents and associated biologicals, contaminated animal carcasses (body parts, their bedding and other wastes from such animals), sharps, chemotherapy waste, discarded medical equipment and parts, not including expendable supplies and materials which have not been decontaminated, as further defined in rule 391-3-4-.15 of the state board of natural resources, and other such waste materials.

(Ord. of 6-14-1994(1), § 2)

State law reference

"Biomedical waste" defined, O.C.G.A. § 12-8-22.

Cross reference

Definitions generally, § 1-2.