Md. Code Regs. 10.47.04.03 - Certification Required
A. All
programs and prevention programs shall be certified by the Department before
program services and prevention program services may be provided in the
State.
B. The following are exempt
from certification under this chapter:
(1) A
health professional licensed under the Health Occupations Article who is
treating patients within the scope of the professional's practice and who does
not advertise the practice as an alcohol abuse or drug abuse program ;
(2) Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics
Anonymous, transitional housing programs, or other similar organizations, if
the organization holds meetings or provides support services to help
individuals who show the effects of drug abuse or alcohol abuse ;
(3) An employees' assistance program of a
business entity; and
(4) A hospital
as defined in Health-General Article, §19-301, Annotated Code of Maryland,
accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Care
Organizations with a separately accredited alcohol and drug abuse
program .
C. All programs
offering drug and alcohol treatment, care, and rehabilitation are required to
be certified except as in §A of this regulation.
D. Each level of service offered by a program
requires a certification .
E. A
separate certification is required for each physical site regardless of the
service.
F. A certification is
valid only for the program to which it is issued and is not subject to
voluntary or involuntary sale , assignment, or transfer.
G. Upon sale , transfer, assignment, lease, or
relocation, the program shall obtain a new certification .
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