Government Code §531.0972

In force on Apr 01, 2025 · this text took effect Apr 01, 2025 · same as today's text

PILOT PROGRAM TO PREVENT THE SPREAD OF CERTAIN INFECTIOUS OR COMMUNICABLE DISEASES

The commission may provide guidance to the local health authority of Bexar County in establishing a pilot program funded by the county to prevent the spread of HIV, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and other infectious and communicable diseases. The program may include a disease control program that provides for the anonymous exchange of used hypodermic needles and syringes.

History: Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 268 (S.B. 10 ), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2007. Repealed by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 769 (H.B. 4611 ), Sec. 3.01, eff. April 1, 2025.

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Attorney General opinions that cite it

GA-0622 (Sep 26, 2007): Whether persons operating or participating in a pilot needle- and syringe-exchange program authorized for Bexar County by Government Code section 531.0972 may be prosecuted for possessing drug paraphernalia under Health and Safety Code section 481.125

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