Section 216-RICR-20-20-1.5 - Disposal of All Other Drugs (i.e., Non-controlled Substances)A. All other drugs (i.e., those not classified as controlled substances), including abandoned drugs brought into a health care facility, shall be the responsibility of the health care facility or person to dispose of as provided in one of the following ways: 1. Drugs may be disposed of as solid waste provided that all of the following conditions are met: a. The drugs are rendered unrecognizable;b. The drugs would not pose a threat to the public or to the environment; andc. The drugs cannot be recycled. OR2. The drugs may be disposed of as regulated medical waste (defined in Medical Waste Regulations (250-RICR- 140-15-1)), through the use of an entity holding a regulated medical waste transporter permit issued pursuant to the requirements of the Medical Waste Regulations, 250-RICR- 140-15-1, and in compliance with the Medical Waste Regulations, 250-RICR- 140-15-1.3. The Director of Health or her/his designee is authorized to: a. Enter any premises where drugs, including controlled substances, are maintained and/or held for disposal pursuant to the requirements of this Part;b. Inspect any and all aspects of the disposal process and related records; andc. Obtain and test samples of any and all controlled substances being processed for disposal for the purpose of determining compliance with state and federal laws.216 R.I. Code R. 216-RICR-20-20-1.5
Amended effective 6/8/2023