California Health and Safety Code

§ 122430

HSC § 122430 Effective Jun 24, 2015Div. 105 · Part 7 · Ch. 1

Statute text

(a)Upon an appropriation for the purpose described in Section 122425 in the annual Budget Act for the 2015–16, 2016–17, and 2017–18 fiscal years, the department shall award funding, on a competitive basis, to community-based organizations or local health jurisdictions to operate demonstration pilot projects pursuant to this chapter. The department shall determine the funding levels of each demonstration project based on scope and geographic area. Funds may be used to support other activities consistent with the goals of this chapter, including the purchase of hepatitis C viral infection (HCV) test kits, syringe exchange supplies, or other HCV prevention and linkage to care materials and activities.

(b)An applicant for funding shall demonstrate each of the following qualifications:

(1)Leadership on access to HCV care and testing issues and experience addressing the needs of highly marginalized populations in accessing medical care and support.

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Legislative history

Added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 18, Sec. 20. (SB 75) Effective June 24, 2015.