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).]

Terms Used In Maine Revised Statutes Title 22 Sec. 831

  • Blood-borne pathogen test: means a test that indicates the presence of a specific blood-borne transmissible infectious agent. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 22 Sec. 831
  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
  • 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. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 22 Sec. 831
  • Exposure: means direct contact or interaction with an environmental hazard or toxic agent affecting or being taken into the body. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 22 Sec. 801
  • Informed consent: means consent that is:
A. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 22 Sec. 831
  • Partnership: A voluntary contract between two or more persons to pool some or all of their assets into a business, with the agreement that there will be a proportional sharing of profits and losses.
  • Person: means any natural person, firm, corporation, partnership or other organization, association or group. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 22 Sec. 831
  • 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.

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    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).]

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    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).