MN HF4017

Solid waste management facilities not approved to accept infectious waste must immediately report to the agency if they receive such waste, including the volume, type, and originating generator

The commissioner must conduct unannounced inspections of infectious waste generators in coordination with the commissioner of health, and generators must perform annual internal compliance audits

Financial penalties for unlawfully transporting infectious waste to unapproved facilities: $200,000-$500,000 for first violation, $500,000-$1,000,000 for second violation, and $1,000,000-$2,000,000 for third and subsequent violations with additional license conditions

50% of collected fines must be remitted to the solid waste facility that received the unlawful infectious waste, with the remaining balance deposited in the environmental fund

Appropriates funds from the general fund in fiscal year 2027 to the Pollution Control Agency to develop training courses on proper management and disposal of infectious and pathological waste (amount not specified in bill)