Maryland Health - General Section 24-805

      (a)      The Commissioner of Health shall appoint a Director for the Program.

      (b)      On or before July 1, 1994, with the advice and approval of the oversight committee, the Director shall develop:

            (1)      Program operating procedures for the furnishing and one-for-one 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.