§16-65-2. Definitions
As used in this article: “Anatomical gift” means a donation of all or part of a human body to take effect after the donors death for the purpose of transplantation or transfusion. “Auxiliary aids and services” means an aid or service that is used to provide information to a person with cognitive, intellectual, neurological, or […]
§16-65-3. Discrimination Prohibited
(a) A covered entity may not, solely on the basis of a qualified individuals mental or physical disability: (1) Determine a qualified individual ineligible to receive an anatomical gift or organ transplant;
§16-65-4. Enforcement
(a) The remedies for violations of this article are the same as those available under Titles II and III of the Americans with Disabilities Act, 42 U.S.C. 12131-12189. (b) The court shall accord priority on its calendar and expeditiously proceed with an action brought to seek any remedy authorized by law for purposes of enforcing […]
§16-64-7. Reporting Requirements; Renewal; Rulemaking
(a) A syringe services program shall renew its license annually on the anniversary date of license approval. (b) A syringe services program shall file an annual report with the director. The report shall include: (1) The total number of persons served;
§16-64-8. Immunity
(a) Notwithstanding any provision of this code to the contrary, an employee, volunteer, or participant of a licensed syringe services program may not be arrested, charged with, or prosecuted for possession of any of the following: (1) Sterile or used syringes, hypodermic syringes, injection supplies obtained from or returned to a program, or other safer […]
§16-64-9. Civil Penalties and Injunctive Relief
(a) The Office of Health Facilities Licensure and Certification may assess an administrative penalty of not less than $500 nor more than $10,000 per violation of this article. (b) The Office of Health Facilities Licensure and Certification may seek injunctive relief to enforce the provisions of this article.
§16-64-10. Coordination of Care
(a) A syringe service program shall coordinate with other health care providers in its services to render care to the individuals as set forth in the program requirements. (b) In the event that the syringe services program is closed, the syringe services program shall notify the participant of the closure of the service, prior to […]
§16-65-1. Legislative Intent
The Legislature finds that: (1) A mental or physical disability does not diminish a persons right to health care;
§16-64-2. Application for License to Offer a Syringe Services Program
(a) All new and existing syringe services programs shall obtain a license from the Office for Health Facility Licensure and Certification. (b) To be eligible for a license, a syringe services program shall: (1) Submit an application on a form approved and provided by the office director;
§16-64-3. Program Requirements
(a) To be approved for a license, a syringe services program shall be part of a harm reduction program which offers or refers an individual to the following services which shall be documented in the application: (1) HIV, hepatitis, and sexually transmitted diseases screening;