MN SF4187

Solid waste management facilities not approved to accept infectious waste must immediately notify the Pollution Control Agency upon receiving such waste, reporting the volume, type, and originating generator

The commissioner must conduct unannounced inspections of infectious waste generators in coordination with the commissioner of health to ensure compliance with management plans

Infectious waste generators must perform annual internal audits for compliance and make audit results available to the commissioner for review

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

50% of collected fines go to the receiving solid waste facility, with the balance deposited in the environmental fund; a one-time general fund appropriation supports development of training courses on proper infectious waste management