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New Jersey Governor Chris Christie has signed into law two bills aimed to discouraging the improper disposal of medications and medical waste.

They are:

A-733  Eustace, T.J. (D-38); Schepisi, H. (R-39);
Benson, D.R. (D-14) Prohibits health care facilities from discharging
prescription medications into sewer or septic systems in certain circumstances.
Related Bill: S-81
     Nov 19, 2012           –          Signed by
the Governor: Public Law 62

A-1888  Milam, M.W. (D-1); Albano, N.T. (D-1);
Greenwald, L.D. (D-6)
Allows license suspension or revocation of certain
health care professionals and medical waste facilities, generators, and
transporters for willful illegal or improper medical waste disposal. Related Bill: S-2190
    Nov 19, 2012           –          Signed by
the Governor: Public Law 65
To read a full copy of either bill, click on the bill number.

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