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2.1 Liability

Cornell University faculty, staff, and students who follow all published EHS hazardous waste disposal requirements are covered under the University’s Indemnification Policy 4.9.

Work groups or units that fail to comply with the regulations or EHS hazardous waste disposal requirements will be responsible for paying any fines associated with their non-compliance.

Individuals who knowingly choose to ignore the regulations may face civil or criminal proceedings and may not qualify for indemnification from the University.
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