# Health - General (GHG)

## Title 24. Miscellaneous Provisions

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

#### Section 24-809

Except for violations of any laws that could arise from residue attached to or contained within hypodermic needles or syringes being returned or already returned to the Program, this subtitle does not provide immunity to a Program staff member or Program participant from criminal prosecution for a violation of any law prohibiting or regulating the use, possession, dispensing, distribution, or promotion of illicit drugs.

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