Md. Code Regs. 26.13.12.07

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 22, November 1, 2024

Section 26.13.12.07 - International Shipments

A. A person who exports special medical waste to a foreign country or imports special medical waste from a foreign country into the State shall comply with the requirements of this chapter and with the requirements of this regulation.

B. When shipping special medical waste outside the United States the generator shall:

(1) Notify the Secretary in writing 4 weeks before the initial shipment of special medical waste to each country in each calendar year;

(2) Include in the notification required by §B(1) of this regulation:

(a) An identification of the waste to be shipped, and

(b) The name and address of the foreign consignee;

(3) Require that the foreign consignee confirm the delivery of the waste in the foreign country by providing the generator with a copy of the shipping papers signed by the foreign consignee or by other appropriate means; and

(4) Meet the requirements under Regulation .04 of this chapter.

C. When importing special medical waste, a person shall meet all requirements of Regulation .04 of this chapter.

Md. Code Regs. 26.13.12.07

Regulations .07 adopted as an emergency provision effective September 28, 1988 (15:22 Md. R. 2549); emergency status extended at 16:4 Md. R. 493 (Emergency provisions are temporary and not printed in COMAR)
Regulations .07 adopted effective April 3, 1989 (16:6 Md. R. 733)
Regulation .07 amended effective April 20, 1998 (25:8 Md. R. 599)