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TITLE 37
FOOD, DRUGS, AND OIL
CHAPTER 34
SYRINGE AND NEEDLE EXCHANGE ACT
37-3404.  syringe and needle exchange program. (1) Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary:
(a)  An entity may operate a syringe and needle exchange program in this state if such entity complies with the provisions of this section and with rules promulgated by the department;
(b)  An entity may procure supplies needed to operate a syringe and needle exchange program in this state if such entity complies with the provisions of this section and with rules promulgated by the department; and
(c)  An entity may supply a syringe and needle exchange program with materials necessary to operate the program if such entity complies with rules promulgated by the department.
(2)  An entity operating a syringe and needle exchange program must:
(a)  Facilitate the exchange of used syringes or needles for new syringes or needles in sealed sterile packaging; and
(b)  Ensure that the recipient of a new syringe or needle is given verbal and written instruction on:
(i)   Methods for preventing the transmission of blood-borne diseases, including hepatitis C and human immunodeficiency virus; and
(ii)  Options for obtaining:
1.  Services for the treatment of a substance use disorder;
2.  Testing for a blood-borne disease; and
3.  An opioid antagonist pursuant to section 54-1733B, Idaho Code.
(3)  An entity operating a syringe and needle exchange program must report annually to the department on the following information about the program:
(a)  The number of individuals who have exchanged syringes or needles;
(b)  The number of used syringes or needles exchanged for new syringes or needles; and
(c)  The number of new syringes or needles provided in exchange for used syringes or needles.

History:
[37-3404, added 2019, ch. 181, sec. 1, p. 584.]


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