Section 19-2503 – Publication of Lists of Recovery Residences and of Credentialing Entities
(a) On or before October 1, 2017, the credentialing entity shall submit a list to the Department of the recovery residences that have obtained a certificate of compliance. (b) (1) On or before November 1, 2017, the Department shall publish on its website: (i) A list of each credentialing entity and the contact information for the credentialing entity; and […]
Section 19-2504 – Prohibitions and Civil Penalty
(a) A person may not advertise, represent, or imply to the public that a recovery residence is a certified recovery residence unless the recovery residence has obtained a certificate of compliance under this subtitle. (b) (1) A person who violates subsection (a) of this section is subject to a civil penalty imposed by the Department not exceeding $1,000 […]
Section 19-2104 – Chair and Vice Chair [Subtitle Subject to Abrogation]
// EFFECTIVE UNTIL JUNE 30, 2025 PER CHAPTER 368 OF 2014 // From among the members of the Commission: (1) The Governor shall appoint a chair; and (2) The chair shall appoint a vice chair.
Section 19-2302 – Accreditation in General
(a) An accreditation organization shall apply to the Secretary for approval. (b) Prior to approval of an accreditation organization, the Secretary shall: (1) Determine that the standards of the accreditation organization are equal to or more stringent than existing State requirements; (2) Evaluate the survey or inspection process of the accreditation organization to ensure the integrity of the survey […]
Section 19-2105 – Executive Director [Subtitle Subject to Abrogation]
// EFFECTIVE UNTIL JUNE 30, 2025 PER CHAPTER 368 OF 2014 // (a) With the approval of the Governor, the Commission shall appoint an Executive Director, who is the chief administrative officer of the Commission. (b) The Executive Director serves at the pleasure of the Commission. (c) Under the direction of the Commission, the Executive Director shall perform […]
Section 19-2401 – Prince George’s County Regional Medical Center [Subtitle Subject to Abrogation Effective June 30, 2028]
// EFFECTIVE UNTIL JUNE 30, 2028 PER CHAPTER 19 OF 2017 // (a) The General Assembly finds that: (1) The financial viability of the Prince George’s County Regional Medical Center and the State’s investment in the Center is contingent on high quality clinical programs at the existing Prince George’s Hospital Center and the new Prince George’s County […]
Section 19-2106 – Quorum; Meetings; Compensation [Subtitle Subject to Abrogation]
// EFFECTIVE UNTIL JUNE 30, 2025 PER CHAPTER 368 OF 2014 // (a) (1) A majority of the full authorized membership of the Commission is a quorum. (2) The decision of the Commission shall be by a majority of the quorum present and voting. (b) The Commission shall meet at least six times a year, at the times and […]
Section 19-2501 – Definitions
(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Certificate of compliance” means a certificate that is issued to a recovery residence by a credentialing entity. (c) “Certified recovery residence” means a recovery residence that holds a certificate of compliance. (d) “Credentialing entity” means a nonprofit organization that develops and administers professional certification programs according to […]
Section 19-2107 – Powers and Duties [Subtitle Subject to Abrogation]
// EFFECTIVE UNTIL JUNE 30, 2025 PER CHAPTER 368 OF 2014 // (a) In addition to the powers set forth elsewhere in this subtitle, the Commission may: (1) Adopt regulations to carry out the provisions of this subtitle; (2) Create committees from among its members; (3) Appoint advisory committees, which may include individuals and representatives of interested public or […]
Section 19-2502 – Credentialing Entity; Certificate of Compliance
(a) The Department shall approve a credentialing entity to develop and administer a certification process for recovery residences. (b) The credentialing entity shall: (1) Establish recovery residence certification requirements; (2) Establish processes to administer the application, certification, and recertification process; (3) Establish processes to monitor and inspect a recovery residence; (4) Conduct an on–site inspection of a recovery residence: (i) Before issuing […]