HIV Infection Control and Rights Protection for People Living with HIV Act Article 9

To prevent HIV transmission through the sharing of needles and syringes, diluted fluids or containers, when necessary, competent authorities may establish mechanisms for the supply, exchange, and recall of needles and syringes and the use of controlled drugs as a substitution treatment for drug addicts; the regulations governing the relevant groups, methods, contents, implementation institutions and other matters to be complied with shall be decided by the central competent authority.Individuals in supply or possession of needles and syringes or controlled drugs while participating in the mechanisms mentioned in the preceding Paragraph shall not bear any criminal responsibility.