(a) A person may not treat, transport, store, or dispose of a hazardous waste as defined by the department by regulation unless that person first secures a permit from the department and submits to the department any reports or manifests that the department may require for handling the hazardous wastes.
(b) A person who generates hazardous waste is not required to obtain a permit under (a) of this section unless the person also treats, transports, stores, or disposes of the hazardous waste.