§ 25-15-405 — Appropriate treatment and disposal - nonliability

Colorado § 25-15-405

• Jurisdiction: Colorado
• Title 25: Public
• Art.: Hazardous Waste

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(1) A
generator of infectious waste using an appropriate treatment method with
appropriate documentation as provided in section 25-15-404 (2) and, in good faith,
utilizing disposal facilities for such waste shall not be civilly or criminally liable for
injuries or damages allegedly resulting from the infectious character of such waste;
except that any generator who does not use an appropriate treatment method or
any generator who fails to utilize disposal facilities in good faith shall not be
relieved of civil or criminal liability.

(2) When any infectious waste has been appropriately treated, the generator
shall either identify it as such or provide the hauler and disposal facility with a
written statement that its general waste includes infectious waste which has been
appropriately treated to render it noninfectious.

Legislative History

Source: L. 89: Entire part added, p. 1177, � 1, effective April 23.