Section 889.100  Purpose and Applicability

a)         The purpose of this Part is to establish a medication takeback program, pursuant to Section 22.55(l) of the Act, to ensure that there are pharmaceutical product disposal options regularly available for residents across the State.  [415 ILCS 5/22.55(l)]

b)         This Part applies to any person that accepts pharmaceutical products at a household waste drop-off point in accordance with Section 22.55(c) of the Act and that the Agency has selected to arrange for the disposal of accepted pharmaceutical products.

c)         Nothing in this Part shall prevent any person from accepting pharmaceutical products at a household waste drop-off point in accordance with Section 22.55(c) of the Act or any other location and arranging for the disposal of accepted pharmaceutical products in accordance with applicable State and federal law.