Contaminated sharp

Sec. 2. (a) As used in this chapter, "contaminated sharp" means an object that meets the following conditions: (1) Is capable of cutting or penetrating the skin. (2) Has been in contact with blood or body fluids. (b) The term includes a hypodermic or suture needle, syringe, scalpel blade, pipette, lancet, or broken glass. [Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-9.7-1.] As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.24.