In order to reduce the spread of HIV, hepatitis C, and other potentially deadly blood-borne pathogens, the State Department of Public Health may purchase sterile hypodermic needles and syringes, and other supplies, for distribution to syringe exchange programs authorized pursuant to law. Supplies provided to programs, including those administered by local health departments, are not subject to the formulas and limits of Section 120780.1.
Source:
Section 120780.2, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=HSC§ionNum=120780.2..