(1) Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary: An entity may operate a syringe and needle exchange program in this state if such entity complies with the provisions of this section and with rules promulgated by the department;
(2) An entity may procure supplies needed to operate a syringe and needle exchange program in this state if such entity complies with the provisions of this section and with rules promulgated by the department; and
(3) An entity may supply a syringe and needle exchange program with materials necessary to operate the program if such entity complies with rules promulgated by the department.
(4) An entity operating a syringe and needle exchange program must: Facilitate the exchange of used syringes or needles for new syringes or needles in sealed sterile packaging; and
(5) Ensure that the recipient of a new syringe or needle is given verbal and written instruction on: Methods for preventing the transmission of blood-borne diseases, including hepatitis C and human immunodeficiency virus; and
(6) Options for obtaining: Services for the treatment of a substance use disorder;
(7) Testing for a blood-borne disease; and
(8) An opioid antagonist pursuant to section 54-1733B, Idaho Code.
(9) An entity operating a syringe and needle exchange program must report annually to the department on the following information about the program: The number of individuals who have exchanged syringes or needles;
(10) The number of used syringes or needles exchanged for new syringes or needles; and
(11) The number of new syringes or needles provided in exchange for used syringes or needles.