§ 106-187. Definitions.

Unless the context otherwise requires, terms used herein shall have the following meanings ascribed to them.

Biomedical waste means any solid or liquid waste which may present a threat of infection to humans. The term includes, but is not limited to, nonliquid tissue and body parts from humans and other primates; laboratory and veterinary waste which may contain human disease-causing agents discarded sharps; and blood, blood products, and body fluids from humans and other primates. For purposes of this article, biomedical waste shall also mean biomedical waste which is not treated biomedical waste.

Biomedical waste generator means a facility or person who produces or generates biomedical waste. The term includes, but is not limited to, hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, clinics, dialysis clinics, blood banks, dental offices, surgical clinics, medical buildings, health maintenance organizations, home health agencies, physicians offices, laboratories, emergency medical services, veterinary clinics, and funeral homes.

Costs means includes, but shall not be limited to, the cost of operating and maintaining equipment associated with special handling of biomedical waste; the cost of materials used in such handling; the cost of contract labor and materials; and legal and professional costs.

Sharps means devices with physical characteristics capable of puncturing, lacerating, or otherwise penetrating the skin. These devices include but are not limited to needles and scalpels, intact or broken glass, and intact or broken hard plastic are considered sharps if they are contaminated with blood, body fluids, or blood contaminated excretions or secretions.

Treated biomedical waste means biomedical waste that meets the efficacy requirements in Chapter 10D-184 of the Florida Administrative Code.

(Ord. No. 95-83, § 3, 12-5-95)