This program was established to regulate Syringe Access Programs (SAP) engaging in hypodermic syringe exchange.
The Rules and Regulations Governing Syringe Access Programs(PDF, 718KB) are established to regulate hypodermic syringe exchange, hereinafter “syringe” access. Agencies participating in the syringe access program (“SAP”) will provide sterile hypodermic syringes in exchange for used hypodermic syringes, needles or other objects used to inject substances into the body; provide education to participants on the transmission of HIV, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C; and provide referral to HIV and viral hepatitis screening programs and substance use treatment services for participants and their partners.