# Health - General (GHG)

## Title 24. Miscellaneous Provisions

### Subtitle 8. Aids Prevention Sterile Needle and Syringe Exchange Pilot Program

#### Section 24-804

(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.

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Md. Code Ann., Health-Gen. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)