Maryland Statutes
Subtitle 8 - Aids Prevention Sterile Needle and Syringe Exchange Pilot Program
Section 24-804 - Oversight Committee

(a)    The Mayor of Baltimore City shall appoint an oversight committee for the Program.
    (b)    The oversight committee shall consist of:
        (1)    Two representatives from academia who specialize in public health issues;
        (2)    One representative from law enforcement, nominated by the Secretary of the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services;
        (3)    One representative of the Baltimore City Police Department;
        (4)    Two representatives from the Maryland Department of Health, the Department of Juvenile Services, or the Department of Education, nominated by the Secretary of Health;
        (5)    One representative of a Baltimore City community group;
        (6)    One representative of an AIDS advocacy group;
        (7)    One drug abuse treatment counselor;
        (8)    One recovering injecting drug user; and
        (9)    Up to three other individuals whom the Mayor of Baltimore City 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:
            (i)    Program operating procedures for the furnishing and exchange of hypodermic needles and syringes to injecting drug users;
            (ii)    A plan for community outreach and education;
            (iii)    A protocol for providing a linkage for Program participants to substance abuse 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.