2020 Idaho Code
Title 37 - FOOD, DRUGS, AND OIL
Chapter 34 - SYRINGE AND NEEDLE EXCHANGE ACT
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 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; and

(c) An entity may supply a syringe and needle exchange program with materials necessary to operate the program if such entity complies with rules promulgated by the department.

(2) An entity operating a syringe and needle exchange program must:

(a) Facilitate the exchange of used syringes or needles for new syringes or needles in sealed sterile packaging; and

(b) Ensure that the recipient of a new syringe or needle is given verbal and written instruction on:

• (i) Methods for preventing the transmission of blood-borne diseases, including hepatitis C and human immunodeficiency virus; and

  (ii) Options for obtaining:

  • 1. Services for the treatment of a substance use disorder;

    2. Testing for a blood-borne disease; and

    3. An opioid antagonist pursuant to section 54-1733B, Idaho Code.

(3) An entity operating a syringe and needle exchange program must report annually to the department on the following information about the program:

(a) The number of individuals who have exchanged syringes or needles;

(b) The number of used syringes or needles exchanged for new syringes or needles; and

(c) The number of new syringes or needles provided in exchange for used syringes or needles.

History:

[37-3404, added 2019, ch. 181, sec. 1, p. 584.]