“Infectious agent” means a type of microorganism, bacteria, mold, parasite, or virus, including, but not limited to, organisms managed as Biosafety Level II, III, or IV by the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, that normally causes, or significantly contributes to the cause of, increased morbidity or mortality of human beings.
Cal. Health & Safety Code § 117675
Definitions
Known as the Medical Waste Management Act
The act spans §§ 117600–118360 (152 sections).
Amended by Stats. 2006, Ch. 166, Sec. 1
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