Section 37-3401 – SHORT TITLE.

37-3401. SHORT TITLE. This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Syringe and Needle Exchange Act." History: [37-3401, added 2019, ch. 181, sec. 1, p. 584.]

Section 37-3402 – LEGISLATIVE INTENT.

37-3402. LEGISLATIVE INTENT. In adopting this chapter, it is the intent of the legislature to prevent the transmission of disease and to reduce morbidity and mortality among individuals who inject drugs. History: [37-3402, added 2019, ch. 181, sec. 1, p. 584.]

Section 37-3403 – DEFINITIONS.

37-3403. DEFINITIONS. As used in this chapter: (1) "Department" means the state department of health and welfare. (2) "Director" means the director of the department. (3) "Entity" means: (a) The department; (b) A government entity; or (c) A private organization, whether for profit or nonprofit. History: [37-3403, added 2019, ch. 181, sec. 1, p. 584.]

Section 37-3404 – SYRINGE AND NEEDLE EXCHANGE PROGRAM.

37-3404. SYRINGE AND NEEDLE EXCHANGE PROGRAM. (1) Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary: (a) An entity may operate a syringe and needle exchange program in this state if such entity complies with the provisions of this section and with rules promulgated by the department; (b) An entity may procure supplies needed to operate […]

Section 37-3405 – REPORT.

37-3405. REPORT. No later than July 1, 2020, and every two (2) years thereafter, the department shall report to the senate and house of representatives health and welfare committees on: (1) The activities and outcomes of syringe and needle exchange programs operating in the state, including: (a) The number of individuals who have exchanged syringes […]

Section 37-3406 – RULES.

37-3406. RULES. The department may promulgate such rules as are necessary to enforce the provisions of this chapter. History: [37-3406, added 2019, ch. 181, sec. 1, p. 585.]