Eligibility for Individual Participation in the Needle, Syringe, and Sharps Buyback Pilot Program.
24 RCNY § 36-03
in effect§ 36-03 Eligibility for Individual Participation in the Needle, Syringe, and Sharps Buyback Pilot Program.
To be eligible, individuals must satisfy the following criteria:
(a) Enrollment: An individual must enroll in the Pilot Program on a form prescribed by the Department. Enrollment may include proof of age, an agreement to waive liability for unsafe handling, and an agreement to abide by a code of conduct which ensures the health and safety of program participants, staff, and associated individuals. Enrollment forms will be available on the Department’s website on or before commencement of the Program.
(b) Age requirement: Individuals must be eighteen years of age or older. Proof of age may be required.
(c) Safe handling: Individuals must undertake training offered by the Department on the safe handling of needles, syringes, and sharps. Such training will include, but not be limited to, the proper disposal, containment, and transportation of needles, syringes, and sharps. Instructions regarding such training will be posted on the Department’s website.
(Added City Record 5/22/2024, eff. 6/21/2024)
Source: City of New York, Charter, Administrative Code and Rules (American Legal Publishing XML export, codelibrary.amlegal.com)URL: https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/newyorkcity/latest/NYCrules/0-0-0-146460Fetched: 10/24/2026