1. (1) An operating entity shall facilitate the exchange of a participant's used syringes by providing a disposable, medical grade sharps container for the disposal of used syringes.
2. (2) An operating entity shall exchange one or more new syringes in sealed sterile packages and may provide other clean and new prevention materials to the individual free of charge.
3. (3) An operating entity shall adhere to the one-for-one plus exchange model.
4. (4) As available, the department may provide syringes, prevention materials, education materials, and other resources to an entity operating a syringe exchange program.

5. (5) At least quarterly, an operating entity shall provide each participant of the syringe exchange program with verbal and written instructions on:

   1. (a) methods for preventing the transmission of blood borne pathogens, including HBV, HCV, and HIV;
   2. (b) information and referral for HCV and HIV testing;
   3. (c) information and referral to services for the treatment of a substance use disorder; and
   4. (d) how and where to obtain an opiate antagonist.
6. (6) An operating entity shall adhere to requirements in Subsections 26B-7-117(5) and (6).
7. (7) If an operating entity discontinues syringe exchange activities, the operating entity must submit to the department written notice through the Violence and Injury Prevention Program's Agency Unenrollment form within 15 days of ending activities.

KEY: syringe exchange programs, needles, syringes

Date of Last Change: February 25, 2026

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