New York Codes Rules Regulations (Last Updated: March 27,2024) |
TITLE 8. Education Department |
Chapter II. Regulations of the Commissioner |
Subchapter G. Health and Physical Education |
Part 137. Educational Use of Hypodermic Syringes and Needles |
Sec. 137.4. Destruction of hypodermic syringes and needles
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- All hypodermic syringes and needles which are no longer usable or required shall be destroyed as follows: Disposable hypodermic units shall have the needle detached from the syringe prior to disposal. All hypodermic syringes shall be crushed, broken or incinerated and all hypodermic needles shall be bent prior to disposal.