Section 117900.
Cal. Health and Safety Code - HSC § 117900.
in effectNo person shall haul medical waste unless the person is one of the following:
(a)
A registered hazardous waste hauler pursuant to the requirements of Chapter 6.5 (commencing with Section 25100) of Division 20.
(b)
A mail-back system approved by the United States Postal Service.
(c)
A common carrier allowed to haul pharmaceutical waste pursuant to Section 118029 or 118032.
(d)
A small quantity generator or a large quantity generator transporting limited quantities of medical waste with an exemption granted
pursuant to either Section 117946 or Section 117976, respectively.
(e)
A registered trauma scene waste practitioner hauling trauma scene waste pursuant to Section 118321.5.
References
referencesCal. Health and Safety Code - HSC § 25100.
referencesCal. Health and Safety Code - HSC § 118029.
referencesCal. Health and Safety Code - HSC § 117946.
referencesCal. Health and Safety Code - HSC § 117976.
referencesCal. Health and Safety Code - HSC § 118321.5.
Source: CA Legislative Counsel Bulk DataURL: https://downloads.leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/pubinfo_2025.zipFetched: 6/27/2026