§ 24-805. Director

MD Health-Gen Code § 24-805 (2019) (N/A)
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(a)    The Commissioner of Health shall appoint a Director for the Program.

(b)    With the advice and approval of the oversight committee, the Director shall develop:

(1)    Program operating procedures for the furnishing and exchange of hypodermic needles and syringes to injecting drug users;

(2)    A community outreach and education program; and

(3)    A protocol for providing a linkage for Program participants to substance abuse treatment and rehabilitation.

(c)    The Director shall submit the operating procedures, the plan for a community outreach and education program, and the substance abuse treatment linkage protocol to the Commissioner of Health for approval prior to implementation.