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§ 24-902

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§24–902.
(1)A Program may be established by a local health department or a community–based organization, subject to the provisions of this subtitle.
(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.
(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.
(i)A local health department or community–based organization may appeal an adverse decision by the Department and a local health officer to the Secretary or the Secretary’s designee.
(ii)The Secretary or the Secretary’s designee shall:
1. Grant or deny an appeal within 60 days after receiving an appeal; and
2. Provide a written explanation of the Secretary’s or the Secretary’s designee’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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