§ 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 […]
§ 26-5-47. Application Review and Requirements; Nontransferability
The department shall, consistent with the requirements of this Code section, establish an application review process committee. The members of the committee shall include representation from department staff members and the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities. Application requirements shall include, but not be limited to: Data and details regarding treatment and counseling plans; […]
§ 26-5-48. Prerequisites to Licensing; Limits on Licenses; Waivers; Creation of Regions
Prior to the department issuing a license to a governing body for any narcotic treatment program, the program shall demonstrate the following: Compliance with all state and federal law and regulations; Compliance with all applicable standards of practice; Program structure for successful service delivery; and Impact on the delivery of opioid treatment services of the […]
§ 26-5-49. Rewards and Financial Incentives Prohibited
Narcotic treatment programs shall not provide a bounty, free services, free medication, or other rewards for patient referral to such program. Narcotic treatment programs shall not provide temporary discounted financial incentives to a potential patient that does not conform to the schedule of fees established by such program as required by the department’s rules and […]
§ 26-5-50. Compliance With Zoning Requirements
Narcotic treatment programs shall fully comply with local zoning requirements. History. Code 1981, § 26-5-50 , enacted by Ga. L. 2017, p. 307, § 1/SB 88.
§ 26-5-51. Providing of Records
Subject to the limitations of Code Section 26-5-56, the department may require at reasonable intervals that each licensee shall furnish copies of complete records of each person treated or advised by the narcotic treatment program; provided, however, that patient identifying information shall be redacted from such records prior to submission to the department. History. Code […]
§ 26-5-19. Penalty
Any person who violates this article shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. History. Ga. L. 1972, p. 714, § 20; Ga. L. 2017, p. 307, § 2/SB 88. The 2017 amendment, effective May 4, 2017, substituted “article” for “chapter” in this Code section.