Maryland Health - General Section 24-905

      (a)      The local health officer for Prince George's County shall appoint a Director for the Program.

      (b)      With the advice of the advisory committee, the Director shall develop:

            (1)      Program operating procedures for the furnishing, identifying, 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 referring 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 referral protocol to the local health officer for Prince George's County for approval prior to implementation.