§831. Definitions
As used in this subchapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.
[PL 1997, c. 368, §1 (NEW).]
1.
Bona fide occupational exposure.
"Bona fide occupational exposure" means skin, eye, mucous membrane or parenteral contact of a person with the potentially infectious blood or other body fluids of another person that results from the performance of duties by the exposed person in the course of employment.
[PL 1997, c. 368, §1 (NEW).]
2.
Blood-borne pathogen test.
"Blood-borne pathogen test" means a test that indicates the presence of a specific blood-borne transmissible infectious agent.
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3.
Employer; employer of the person exposed.
"Employer" or "employer of the person exposed" includes a self-employed person who is exposed to the potentially infectious blood or other body fluids of another person.
[PL 1997, c. 368, §1 (NEW).]
4.
Informed consent.
"Informed consent" means consent that is:
A.
Based on an actual understanding by the person to be tested:
(1)
That the test is being performed;
(2)
Of the nature of the test;
(3)
Of the persons to whom the results of that test may be disclosed;
(4)
Of the purpose for which the test results may be used; and
(5)
Of any reasonably foreseeable risks and benefits resulting from the test; and
[PL 1997, c. 368, §1 (NEW).]
B.
Wholly voluntary and free from express or implied coercion.
[PL 1997, c. 368, §1 (NEW).]
[PL 1997, c. 368, §1 (NEW).]
5.
Person.
"Person" means any natural person, firm, corporation, partnership or other organization, association or group.
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SECTION HISTORY
PL 1997, c. 368, §1 (NEW).