H.P. 1607 - L.D. 2234
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Rules Governing the Implementation of Hypodermic Apparatus Exchange Programs, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Human Services
Sec. 1. Adoption. Resolved: That final adoption of rules governing the implementation of hypodermic apparatus exchange programs, a provisionally adopted major substantive rule of the Department of Human Services, and submitted to the Legislature for review pursuant to the Maine Administrative Procedure Act, is authorized, with the following amendments to the rules.
1. The rules must require the applicant who signs the application for certification of a needle exchange program on behalf of a corporation or other entity to be the individual or individuals with the ultimate responsibility for ensuring that the program operates in compliance with the rules.
2. The rules must require each program to notify the Bureau of Health in writing within 10 working days of changes of: ownership; location, address or telephone number; or administrator, management or staff of the program.
3. The rules must specifically prohibit the assignment or transfer of program certification.
Effective June 30, 1998, unless otherwise indicated.
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