Maryland Statutes
Part II - Right to Hiv and Hepatitis C Testing
Section 11-109 - Elements of Exposure

(a)    In this section, “body fluids” has the meaning stated in § 18–338.1 of the Health – General Article.
    (b)    Exposure to HIV or hepatitis C between a victim and a person charged with a prohibited exposure occurs:
        (1)    by percutaneous or mucocutaneous contact with blood or body fluids;
        (2)    by contact for a prolonged period with blood or body fluids of an open wound, including dermatitis, exudative lesions, and chapped skin;
        (3)    by intact skin contact for a prolonged period with large amounts of blood or body fluids; or
        (4)    under any other condition or circumstance under which a person may be exposed to HIV or hepatitis C.

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