California Public Resources Code

§ 40141

PRC § 40141 Effective Jan 1, 2009Div. 30 · Part 1 · Ch. 2

Statute text

(a)“Hazardous waste” means a waste, defined as a “hazardous waste” in accordance with Section 25117 of the Health and Safety Code, or a combination of wastes, which because of its quantity, concentration, or physical, chemical, or infectious characteristics may do either of the following:

(1)Cause, or significantly contribute to, an increase in mortality or an increase in serious irreversible, or incapacitating reversible, illness.

(2)Pose a substantial present or potential hazard to human health or environment when improperly treated, stored, transported, or disposed of, or otherwise managed.

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Legislative history

Amended by Stats. 2008, Ch. 500, Sec. 6. Effective January 1, 2009.