N.Y. Environmental Conservation Law § 71-4406: Unlawful release of regulated medical waste in the third degree

§ 71-4406. Unlawful release of regulated medical waste in the third

degree.

A person is guilty of unlawful release of regulated medical waste in

the third degree when such person:

1. Recklessly engages in conduct which causes the release to the

environment of regulated medical waste; or

2. Knowingly engages in conduct which causes the release to the

environment of regulated medical waste.

Unlawful release of regulated medical waste in the third degree is a

class A misdemeanor.