§ 24-904
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§24–904.
(a)The Department shall appoint a Standing Advisory Committee on Opioid–Associated Disease Prevention and Outreach Programs.
(b)The Standing Advisory Committee shall consist of:
(1)The Secretary or the Secretary’s designee;
(2)One individual from academia who specializes in public health issues related to substance–related disorders or infectious diseases;
(3)One representative from law enforcement, nominated by the Executive Director of the Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention and Policy;
(4)One individual with expertise in the prevention of HIV or viral hepatitis;
(5)One health care practitioner with experience providing services to individuals who inject drugs;
(6)One individual with substance use experience;
(7)One family member of an individual who injects or has injected drugs;
(8)One representative of local law enforcement;
(9)One local health officer;
(10)One representative of a local or regional hospital;
(11)One individual with experience in syringe services programs; and
(12)Any additional members recommended by the Department.
(c)The Secretary or the Secretary’s designee shall serve as chair of the Standing Advisory Committee.
(d)The Standing Advisory Committee shall:
(1)Provide technical assistance to each Program on developing:
(i)Program operating procedures for collection and distribution of hypodermic needles and syringes;
(ii)A plan for community outreach and education; and
(iii)A protocol for linking Program participants to substance–related disorder treatment and recovery services; and
(2)Make recommendations to a Program regarding any aspect of Program procedures or operation.