An Act To Establish The Biohazard Waste Disposal Grant Program To Support Public Health Efforts In The State

Summary

The Biohazard Waste Disposal Grant Program, run by the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention, provides quarterly grants to community organizations and municipalities to improve needle‑exchange and disposal services. It targets areas with high rates of improperly discarded hypodermic equipment and requires grantees to purchase disposal boxes, arrange proper collection, and report outcomes. The law aims to reduce public‑health risks from unsafe needle disposal.

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