Public Health Rules in Alachua County, FL (2026)
1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Alachua County, Florida.
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Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Alachua County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Syringe Disposal
Alachua County operates a state-authorized sterile needle exchange under Fla. Stat. §381.0038: an approved health entity swaps one clean needle per used one, must secure exchange sites and safely dispose of returned sharps, and reports program data annually without collecting participants' identities.
Sterile Needle Exchange Program (Alachua County)
Some RestrictionsAlachua County Code § 70.01
Sec. 70.01. Sterile needle exchange program. (a)The County Manager shall enter into an agreement with the Department of Health to establish a program which meets the requirements of F.S. § 381.0038. ... (d)An exchange program must: ... (2)Provide for maximum security of sites where needles and syringes are exchanged and of any equipment used under the program, including, at a minimum, an accoun...
Public Health Rules by City in Alachua County
1 cities in Alachua County have their own public health rules rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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