Section 16-41-16-2 - Contaminated sharp(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.