SECTION 229.411. Disposal of Infectious Waste

(a) Sharps shall be subjected to the methods of treatment and disposal as described in Chapter 1, Subchapter K, §1.136 of this title (relating to Approved Methods of Treatment and Disposition) and Title 30, Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 330, Subchapter Y.

(b) Other studio waste generated during the tattooing and body piercing process, i.e., cotton balls, cotton tip applicators, corks, toothpicks, tissues, paper towels, gloves, single use plastic covering, and pigment containers (not to be construed as all-inclusive) shall be disposed of in accordance with Chapter 1, Subchapter K, §1.136(a)(2) of this title or Title 30, Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 330. Copies of these provisions are indexed and filed in the office of the department, located at 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, 1-888-839-6676, and are available weekdays for inspection between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

Source Note: The provisions of this §229.411 adopted to be effective April 23, 2000, 25 TexReg 3272; amended to be effective January 1, 2005, 29 TexReg 11982