§16-64-7. Reporting requirements; renewal; rulemaking.

(a) A syringe services program shall renew its license annually on the anniversary date of license approval.

(b) A syringe services program shall file an annual report with the director. The report shall include:

(1) The total number of persons served;

(2) The total numbers and types of syringes, and syringes dispensed, collected, and disposed of;

(3) The total number of syringe stick injuries to non-participants;

(4) Statistics regarding the number of individuals entering substance use treatment; and

(5) The total and types of referrals made to substance use treatment and other services.

(c) The office shall promulgate and propose rules and regulations under §29A-1-1 et seq. of this code to carry out the intent and purposes of this article. Such rules and regulations shall be in accordance with evidence-based practices. The office shall promulgate an emergency rule by July 1, 2021. The emergency rule shall effectuate the provisions of this article in accordance with evidence-based practices.