Md. Code, Crim. Proc. § 11-109

Current with changes from the 2024 legislative session through Ch. 734, effective on or before 6/1/2024
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.

Md. Code, CP § 11-109

Amended by 2017 Md. Laws, Ch. 486,Sec. 1, eff. 10/1/2017.
Amended by 2017 Md. Laws, Ch. 485,Sec. 1, eff. 10/1/2017.