California AB396 mandates tracking and reporting of needles and syringes by entities providing exchange services.

California AB396 requires entities providing needle and syringe exchange services to keep records of unique serial numbers for each item dispensed, surrendered, and destroyed. These entities must report this data quarterly to the department and local health officers. The bill also mandates that each needle or syringe dispensed includes a unique serial number printed on an adhesive-affixed label. Violation of these reporting requirements can result in administrative penalties, with the Needle and Syringe Disposal Fund receiving the collected penalties for implementation purposes.

California AB396 mandates tracking and reporting of needles and syringes by entities providing exchange services.

California AB396 requires entities providing needle and syringe exchange services to keep records of unique serial numbers for each item dispensed, surrendered, and destroyed. These entities must report this data quarterly to the department and local health officers. The bill also mandates that each needle or syringe dispensed includes a unique serial number printed on an adhesive-affixed label. Violation of these reporting requirements can result in administrative penalties, with the Needle and Syringe Disposal Fund receiving the collected penalties for implementation purposes.