§ 11-109. Elements of exposure

MD Crim Pro Code § 11-109 (2019) (N/A)
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(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.