1. (1)(a) An operating entity intending to begin a syringe exchange program in a local community shall meet with local stakeholders, which may include any:

   1. (i) public health, mental health, or substance use disorder treatment entity;

      1. (ii) local governing body;
      2. (iii) law enforcement agency with jurisdiction over the area; or
      3. (iv) community council.

   2. (b) An operating entity shall ensure that any meeting taking place in accordance with Subsection (1)(a):

      1. (i) assesses community readiness, norms, needs, and parameters for implementing a syringe exchange program in that area;
      2. (ii) creates awareness of the operating entity's plans and community partnerships; and
      3. (iii) provides education on the purposes and goals of a syringe exchange program and syringe exchange protocols.

2. (2) At least 15 days before the start of a syringe exchange program in a new area, the operating entity shall provide the department with the following through the Violence and Injury Prevention Program's Agency Enrollment form:

   1. (a) written notice of intent to conduct syringe exchange activities;
   2. (b) a signed attestation to comply with each applicable statute and rule, to be renewed annually;
   3. (c) a summary of any meeting held according to Subsection (1), including a list of participants, a summary of the discussion, any outcome, and any plan for implementation;
   4. (d) documentation for each service area where syringe exchange will be conducted upon enrollment;
   5. (e) a safety protocol for the prevention of needle stick and sharps injury; and

   6. (f)(i) a sharps disposal plan for each county where the operating entity will be offering services.

      1. (ii) Sharps disposal is the financial responsibility of the operating entity.

KEY: syringe exchange programs, needles, syringes

Date of Last Change: February 25, 2026

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 26B-7-117