N.Y. ENV Law § 71-4406
Unlawful release of regulated medical waste in the third degree
§ 71-4406. Unlawful release of regulated medical waste in the third
degree.
A person is guilty of unlawful release of regulated medical waste in
the third degree when such person:
1. Recklessly engages in conduct which causes the release to the
environment of regulated medical waste; or
2. Knowingly engages in conduct which causes the release to the
environment of regulated medical waste.
Unlawful release of regulated medical waste in the third degree is a
class A misdemeanor.