Effective treatment

Sec. 3. (a) As used in this chapter, "effective treatment" means treatment that meets the following conditions: (1) Reduces the pathogenic qualities of infectious waste to a point where the waste is safe to handle. (2) Is designed for the specific waste involved. (3) Is carried out in a manner consistent with rules adopted by the state department under section 8 of this chapter. (b) The term includes the following: (1) Incineration. (2) Steam sterilization. (3) Chemical disinfection. (4) Thermal inactivation. (5) Irradiation. [Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-9.7-2.] As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.24.