Maine § 22 §1341 Hypodermic apparatus exchange programs

Maine Statutes

§ 22 §1341 — Hypodermic apparatus exchange programs

Maine·Title 22 HEALTH AND WELFARE·Part 3 PUBLIC HEALTH·Ch. 252-A HYPODERMIC APPARATUS EXCHANGE PROGRAMS

1.Certification of programs. The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention may certify hypodermic apparatus exchange programs that meet the requirements established by rule under subsection 2, paragraphs A to D.

2.Rules. The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention shall adopt rules pursuant to the Maine Administrative Procedure Act establishing requirements for hypodermic apparatus exchange programs and for program certification requirements. The rules must include but are not limited to:

3.Reports. The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention shall report to the joint standing committees of the Legislature having jurisdiction over judiciary matters and health and human services matters by January 15, 1999 and annually thereafter on hypodermic apparatus exchange pro

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1.
Certification of programs.
The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention may certify hypodermic apparatus exchange programs that meet the requirements established by rule under subsection 2, paragraphs A to D.
2.
Rules.
The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention shall adopt rules pursuant to the Maine Administrative Procedure Act establishing requirements for hypodermic apparatus exchange programs and for program certification requirements. The rules must include but are not limited to:
3.
Reports.
The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention shall report to the joint standing committees of the Legislature having jurisdiction over judiciary matters and health and human services matters by January 15, 1999 and annually thereafter on hypodermic apparatus exchange programs certified under this section. The report must include but is not limited to: the number, location and operators of hypodermic apparatus exchange programs; data on hypodermic apparatuses distributed and collected; and the number of persons served by the programs.
4.
Funding.
This subsection governs the use of state funds for hypodermic apparatus exchange programs certified pursuant to this section. This subsection is not intended to limit the ability of certified programs to secure other sources of funding or to discourage fund-raising for the purpose of operating such programs. The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention shall allocate any funds appropriated for hypodermic apparatus exchange programs among new and existing certified programs based on rates of intravenous drug use and negative health outcomes related to drug use in the geographic area surrounding a program; if applicable, the amount of services historically provided by the certified program; and other relevant factors. The award of funds must occur not later than 60 days after the effective date of this subsection and annually thereafter based on the availability of funding.
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Authorized service models.
A certified hypodermic apparatus exchange program may:

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Legislative History

PL 1997, c. 340, §3 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 346, Pt. A, §1 (AMD). PL 2015, c. 507, §§1, 2 (AMD). PL 2017, c. 407, Pt. A, §69 (AMD). PL 2021, c. 545, §1 (AMD). PL 2025, c. 408, §1 (AMD).