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Maryland Code, Health-General § 24-902

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a)(1) A Program may be established by a local health department or a community-based organization, subject to the provisions of this subtitle.

(2)(i) A county may cooperate with another county to establish a Program.

(ii) A community-based organization may establish a multicounty Program.

(3) This subtitle does not apply to the AIDS Prevention Sterile Needle and Syringe Exchange Pilot Program established under Subtitle 8 of this title.

(b)(1)(i) A local health department or community-based organization shall apply to the Department and a local health officer for authorization to operate a Program.

(ii) A local health department or community-based organization may apply at any time for authorization to operate a Program under subparagraph (i) of this paragraph.

(2) The Department and a local health officer jointly shall issue an authorization determination based on the ability of a Program to meet the requirements of this subtitle.

(3) The Department and a local health officer shall:

(i) Approve or deny an application for authorization to operate a Program within 60 days after receiving a complete application; and

(ii) Provide to the applicant a written explanation of the decision of the Department and local health officer.

(4)(i) A local health department or community-based organization may appeal an adverse decision by the Department and a local health officer to the Deputy Secretary for Public Health Services.

(ii) The Deputy Secretary shall:

1. Grant or deny an appeal within 60 days after receiving an appeal; and

2. Provide a written explanation of the Deputy Secretary's decision to the local health department or community-based organization.

(c) If established under subsection (a) of this section, a Program shall:

(1) Provide for substance use outreach, education, and linkage to treatment services to participants, including distribution and collection of hypodermic needles and syringes; and

(2) Operate in accordance with:

(i) The technical assistance of the Standing Advisory Committee; and

(ii) The procedures, plans, and protocols approved by:

1. The local health officer for each county in which a Program is established; and

2. The Department.

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