Current through Register Vol. XLII, No. 1, January 3, 2025
Section 69-17-1 - General1.1. Scope. - This legislative rule establishes standards and procedures for the licensure and regulation of syringe services programs in the state of West Virginia.1.2. Authority. - W. Va. Code § 16-64-7.1.3. Filing Date. - April 4, 2022.1.4. Effective Date. - April 4, 2022.1.5. Sunset Provision. - This rule shall terminate and have no further force or effect upon August 1, 2026.1.6. Applicability - This rule applies to any person, partnership, association, or corporation that operates a syringe services program as part of a harm reduction program. This rule does not apply to any person, partnership, association, or corporation that operates a harm reduction program that does not provide syringe services program.1.7. Purpose. - The purpose of this rule is to ensure that all West Virginia syringe services programs conform to a common set of minimum standards and procedures to ensure the care, service, safety, and welfare of participants therein.1.8. Enforcement. - This rule is enforced by the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Resources or his or her lawful designee. For the purposes of this rule, W. Va. Code § 16-64-2 designates the Office of Health Facility Licensure and Certification to license and regulate syringe services program within the state of West Virginia.