Maryland Statutes
Subtitle 8 - Aids Prevention Sterile Needle and Syringe Exchange Pilot Program
Section 24-805 - Director

(a)    The Commissioner of Health shall appoint a Director for the Program.
    (b)    With the advice and approval of the oversight committee, the Director shall develop:
        (1)    Program operating procedures for the furnishing and exchange of hypodermic needles and syringes to injecting drug users;
        (2)    A community outreach and education program; and
        (3)    A protocol for providing a linkage for Program participants to substance abuse treatment and rehabilitation.
    (c)    The Director shall submit the operating procedures, the plan for a community outreach and education program, and the substance abuse treatment linkage protocol to the Commissioner of Health for approval prior to implementation.

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