§ 24–807
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Health-Gen. § 24-807 (2026)
Title 24. Miscellaneous Provisions
Subtitle 8. Aids Prevention Sterile Needle and Syringe Exchange Pilot Program
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(a)
(1)
Each Program participant shall be issued an identification card with an identification number.
(2)
The identification number shall be cross-indexed to a confidential record containing pertinent data on the participant.
(b)
Any information obtained by the Program that would identify Program participants, including Program records, is:
(1)
Confidential;
(2)
Not open to public inspection or disclosure; and
(3)
Not discoverable in any criminal or civil proceeding.
(c)
(1)
Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (b) of this section, upon the written consent of a Program participant, information obtained by the Program that identifies the Program participant may be released or disclosed to a person or agency participating in the Program.
(2)
In addition to the provisions of paragraph (1) of this subsection, if a Program participant raises the issue of participation in the Program either as a subject matter or legal defense in an administrative, civil, or criminal proceeding, the Program participant waives the confidentiality as to identity provided under subsection (b)(1) of this section.