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2004 SESSION
SB 134 Methadone clinics; licensure notice requirements for provider who treats persons w/opiate addiction.
Introduced by: John S. Edwards | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles | history
SUMMARY AS PASSED SENATE:
Notice of proposals or initial applications for methadone clinics required. Requires the Commissioner of Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Substance Abuse Services to notify the local governing body of and the community services board serving the jurisdiction in which a methadone clinic is proposed within 15 days of receiving notice of a proposal or an application to obtain initial licensure to operate such facility. Local governing bodies and community services boards must submit to the Commissioner comments on the proposals or applications within 30 days from the date of the notice, including its compliance with relevant local ordinances.
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Notice of proposals or initial applications for methadone clinics required. Requires the Commissioner of Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Substance Abuse Services to notify the local governing body of the jurisdiction in which a methadone clinic is proposed within 15 days of receiving notice of a proposal or an application to obtain initial licensure to operate such facility. Local governing bodies may submit to the Commissioner comments on the proposals or applications within 30 days from the date of the notice, including the suitability of the proposed location of the clinic and its conformance with the locality's comprehensive plan and its compliance with relevant local ordinances.