Lewis County repeals local syringe-exchange regulations after hearing and vote After a public hearing Feb. 10, the Lewis County Board of Commissioners voted 3-0 to approve Ordinance 13-72, repealing prior local rules (Ordinance 13-54) that regulated sterile needle and syringe exchange services; the hearing included public testimony and law-enforcement declarations cited by commissioners.

In a contentious vote, the Lewis County Board has repealed local regulations on syringe exchange services, igniting a fierce debate over public health and safety.

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