§ 26-5-55. Administrative Procedure Act
The promulgation of reasonable and necessary rules and regulations, the conduct of administrative hearings, and judicial review of the department’s actions shall be subject to Chapter 13 of Title 50, the “Georgia Administrative Procedure Act.” History. Code 1981, § 26-5-55 , enacted by Ga. L. 2017, p. 307, § 1/SB 88.
§ 26-5-40. Short Title
This article shall be known and may be cited as the “Narcotic Treatment Programs Enforcement Act.” History. Code 1981, § 26-5-40 , enacted by Ga. L. 2017, p. 307, § 1/SB 88.
§ 26-5-41. Definitions
As used in this article, the term: “Department” means the Department of Community Health or its successor. “Governing body” means the county board of health, the partnership, the corporation, the association, or the person or group of persons who maintains and controls a narcotic treatment program, who is legally responsible for its operation, and who […]
§ 26-5-42. Minimum Standards of Quality and Services
The department shall create and promulgate reasonable and necessary minimum standards of quality and services for narcotic treatment programs. At least the following areas shall be covered in the rules and regulations: Adequate and safe buildings or housing facilities where programs are offered; Adequate equipment for the delivery of programs; Sufficient trained or experienced staff […]
§ 26-5-43. Rules and Regulations
The department is authorized and directed to create and promulgate all rules and regulations necessary for the implementation of this article. History. Code 1981, § 26-5-43 , enacted by Ga. L. 2017, p. 307, § 1/SB 88.
§ 26-5-44. License Required
No governing body shall operate a narcotic treatment program without having a valid license or provisional license issued pursuant to this article. History. Code 1981, § 26-5-44 , enacted by Ga. L. 2017, p. 307, § 1/SB 88.
§ 26-5-45. Application; Proof of Compliance
Application for a license to operate a narcotic treatment program shall be submitted by the governing body to the department in the manner prescribed by rules and regulations and shall contain a comprehensive outline of the program to be offered by the applicant. Proof of compliance with all applicable federal and state laws for the […]
§ 26-5-46. Application Period; Required Letter of Intent
The department shall establish an annual or biannual open enrollment period to accept applications for narcotic treatment programs. The department shall establish an information forum for potential applicants prior to the beginning of the open enrollment period that shall be no less than 14 days prior to the start of the open enrollment period. It […]
§ 26-5-14. Denial, Suspension, or Revocation of Licenses
The department may deny any license applied for under this article that does not fulfill the minimum requirements which the department may prescribe by rules and regulations and may suspend or revoke a license which has been issued if an applicant or a licensee violates any of such rules and regulations; provided, however, that before […]
§ 26-5-15. Notice of Proposed Denial, Suspension, or Revocation; Hearing
Notice of a proposed denial, suspension, or revocation of a license shall be provided in writing by the department to any licensee so affected within 90 days after the application is filed or the grounds are discovered. Within ten days from receipt of such notice, the licensee so affected may request a hearing before the […]