Common use of Restriction on Distribution of Sterile Needles Clause in Contracts

Restriction on Distribution of Sterile Needles. Generally, funds appropriated for HHS may not be used to carry out any program of distributing sterile needles or syringes for the hypodermic injection of any illegal drug. However, some aspects of Syringe Services Programs are allowable with HRSA's prior approval and in compliance with HHS and HRSA policy. See ▇▇▇▇▇://▇▇▇.▇▇▇.▇▇▇/federal-response/policies-issues/syringe-services-programs.