Miss. Code Ann. § 49-2-85
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Miss. Code Ann. § 49-2-85
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The following words and phrases when used in Sections 49-2-81 through 49-2-87 shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
(a) “ Department ” means the Department of Environmental Quality.
(b) “ Home-generated medical sharp ” means a sharp used by an individual at home.
(c) “ Medical sharp ” means a needle, syringe, lancet or other sharp object used to penetrate the skin for medical testing or for delivery of medication.
(a) “ Department ” means the Department of Environmental Quality.
(b) “ Home-generated medical sharp ” means a sharp used by an individual at home.
(c) “ Medical sharp ” means a needle, syringe, lancet or other sharp object used to penetrate the skin for medical testing or for delivery of medication.
Status: in_force
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