Idaho Code 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.

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Terms Used In Idaho Code 37-3404

Department: means the state department of health and welfare. See Idaho Code 37-3403
Entity: means :

Idaho Code 37-3403

State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the territories; and the words "United States" may include the District of Columbia and territories. See Idaho Code 73-114

(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