sec.3Prescribed procedures for the disposal of hypodermic syringes and needles

### sec.3 Prescribed procedures for the disposal of hypodermic syringes and needles For the purposes of section 10 (4A) of the Act , the prescribed procedures for the disposal of a hypodermic syringe or needle are— by placing the hypodermic syringe or needle in a rigid wall, puncture resistant container and that container is sealed or securely closed in such a manner that its contents are incapable of causing injury to any person; or by giving the hypodermic syringe or needle to a person who is a medical practitioner, pharmacist or person or a member of a class of persons referred to as authorised in section 10 (3) of the Act . s 3 ins reg pubd gaz 6 May 1989 pp 230–1 renum 2002 SL No. 255 s 5 (2) amd 2009 SL No. 99 s 3 - (a) by placing the hypodermic syringe or needle in a rigid wall, puncture resistant container and that container is sealed or securely closed in such a manner that its contents are incapable of causing injury to any person; or - (b) by giving the hypodermic syringe or needle to a person who is a medical practitioner, pharmacist or person or a member of a class of persons referred to as authorised in section 10 (3) of the Act .