§ 24–804
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Health-Gen. § 24-804 (2026)
Title 24. Miscellaneous Provisions
Subtitle 8. Aids Prevention Sterile Needle and Syringe Exchange Pilot Program
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(a)
The Mayor of Baltimore City shall appoint an oversight committee for the Program.
(b)
The oversight committee shall consist of:
(1)
One representative from academia who specializes in public health issues;
(2)
One representative from law enforcement;
(3)
One representative from the Maryland Department of Health;
(4)
One representative of a Baltimore City community group;
(5)
One representative of an HIV advocacy group;
(6)
One addiction treatment counselor;
(7)
One recovering injecting drug user; and
(8)
Up to three other individuals whom the Baltimore City Health Department determines to be appropriate for appointment to the oversight committee.
(c)
The oversight committee shall:
(1)
Provide advice to the Commissioner of Health and the Program Director on developing and revising as necessary:
(i)
Program operating procedures for the distribution and exchange of hypodermic needles and syringes to injecting drug users;
(ii)
A plan for community outreach and education;
(iii)
A protocol for providing referrals for Program participants to addiction treatment and rehabilitation; and
(iv)
A plan for evaluating the Program; and
(2)
Provide ongoing oversight of the Program and make recommendations to the Program Director or the Commissioner of Health regarding any aspect of Program procedures, operation, or evaluation.