Maryland § 24-804
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 24-804, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 24-804.
(a) The Mayor of Baltimore City shall appoint an oversight committee for the Program.
(b) The oversight committee shall consist of:
(1) One representative from academia who specializes in public health issues;
(2) One representative from law enforcement;
(3) One representative from the Maryland Department of Health;
(4) One representative of a Baltimore City community group;
(5) One representative of an HIV advocacy group;
(6) One addiction treatment counselor;
(7) One recovering injecting drug user; and
(8) Up to three other individuals whom the Baltimore City Health Department determines to be appropriate for appointment to the oversight committee.
(c) The oversight committee shall:
(1) Provide advice to the Commissioner of Health and the Program Director on developing and revising as necessary:
(i) Program operating procedures for the distribution and exchange of hypodermic needles and syringes to injecting drug users;
(ii) A plan for community outreach and education;
(iii) A protocol for providing referrals for Program participants to addiction treatment and rehabilitation; and
(iv) A plan for evaluating the Program; and
(2) Provide ongoing oversight of the Program and make recommendations to the Program Director or the Commissioner of Health regarding any aspect of Program procedures, operation, or evaluation.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 24-804
What does Maryland Code § 24-804 cover?
Section 24-804 is part of the Maryland Code, the codified statutory law of Maryland. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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