42 CFR § 2.1 - Statutory authority for confidentiality of substance use disorder patient records.
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§ 2.1 Statutory authority for confidentiality of substance use disorder patient records.
Title 42, United States Code, section 290dd-2(g) authorizes the Secretary to prescribe regulations to carry out the purposes of section 290dd-2. Such regulations may contain such definitions, and may provide for such safeguards and procedures, including procedures and criteria for the issuance and scope of orders under subsection 290dd-2(b)(2)(C), as in the judgment of the Secretary are necessary or proper to effectuate the purposes of section 290dd-2, to prevent circumvention or evasion thereof, or to facilitate compliance therewith.
[89 FR 12617, Feb. 16, 2024]