§ 16-64-4 — Procedure for revocation or limitation of the syringe services programs

West Virginia § 16-64-4

• Jurisdiction: West Virginia
• Ch. 16: PUBLIC HEALTH
• Art. 64: SYRINGE SERVICES PROGRAMS

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(a) The director may revoke, suspend, or limit a syringe services program’s ability to offer services for the following reasons:

(1) The syringe services program provides false or misleading information to the director;

(2) An inspection indicates the syringe services programs is in violation of the law or legislative rule;

(3) The syringe services program fails to cooperate with the director during a complaint investigation; or

(4) Recission of the letter of approval from a majority of the county commissioners or the governing body of a municipality.

(b) The director shall send written notice to the syringe services program of revocation, suspension, or limitation of its operations. The written notice shall include the following:

(1) Effective date of the revocation, suspension, or limitation;

(2) The basis for the revocation, suspension, or limitation;

(3) The location to which the revocation, suspension, or limitation applies;

(4) The remedial measures the syringe services programs shall take, if any, to consider reinstatement of the program or removal of the limitation; and

(5) Steps to appeal of the decision.

Legislative History

2021 Reg. Sess., SB334