Maryland § 24-902
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§ 24-902.
(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 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.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 24-902
What does Maryland Code § 24-902 cover?
Section 24-902 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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