As used in this part, the term: (1) Biomedical waste means that term as defined in paragraph (1.1) of Code Section 12-8-22.
(2) Commercial purpose means for the purpose of economic gain.
(3) Dump means to throw, discard, place, deposit, discharge, burn, or dispose of a substance.
(4) Egregious litter means all litter, as such term is defined in paragraph (1) of Code Section 16-7-42, exceeding ten pounds in weight or 15 cubic feet in volume; any discarded or abandoned substance in any weight or volume if biomedical waste, hazardous waste, or a hazardous substance; or any substance or material dumped for commercial purposes.
(5) Hazardous substance means that term as defined in paragraph (4) of Code Section 12-8-92. (6) Hazardous waste means that term as defined in paragraph (10) of Code Section 12-8-62.
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