Definitions.
Miss. Code Ann. § 49-2-85
in effectThe 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:
“Department” means the Department of Environmental Quality.
“Home-generated medical sharp” means a sharp used by an individual at home.
“Medical sharp” means a needle, syringe, lancet or other sharp object used to penetrate the skin for medical testing or for delivery of medication.
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