Chicago, Ill., Mun. Code ch. 7-28 § 7-28-512
Application (Chicago Health Nuisances Ordinance)
Operative Text
All persons regulated herein shall comply with the provisions of this ordinance, the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder, all other provisions of the City of Chicago Municipal Code applicable to medical wastes and all applicable federal and state laws, rules and regulations. Any licensed hospital facility located within the City of Chicago and presently regulated under the Illinois Environmental Protection Act and its applicable rules and regulations pertaining to hospital waste and disposal is specifically excluded from the application of this ordinance. (Added Coun. J. 9-12-90, p. 20461)
Chicago, Ill., Mun. Code ch. 7-28 § 7-28-512 establishes who must follow the city's medical waste ordinance and who is exempt from it. All regulated persons and entities must comply with the ordinance itself, any rules issued under it, other applicable Chicago Municipal Code provisions, and relevant federal and state laws. Licensed hospital facilities already regulated under the Illinois Environmental Protection Act for hospital waste and disposal are specifically carved out and do not fall under this ordinance.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners or managers who handle medical waste on their premises should be aware that Chicago, Ill., Mun. Code ch. 7-28 § 7-28-512 requires compliance with the full layered framework of local, state, and federal medical waste rules. Compliant operators generally confirm whether their operations fall within the ordinance's scope or qualify for the hospital-facility exemption before determining which regulatory requirements apply. Keeping documentation of applicable licenses and regulatory status under the Illinois Environmental Protection Act is a common practice for those seeking to establish exempt status.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants who encounter medical waste handling at their residential property may find it useful to know that Chicago, Ill., Mun. Code ch. 7-28 § 7-28-512 sets out the broad applicability of Chicago's medical waste rules, covering all regulated persons unless a specific exemption applies. If a tenant believes medical waste is being mishandled in violation of this provision, general enforcement paths include filing a complaint with the Chicago Department of Housing or another relevant city agency, or reaching out to a tenant-rights organization for guidance. Understanding whether the property operator is subject to this ordinance or falls under the hospital-facility exemption is a key threshold question in any such inquiry.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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