No. 34540 (5-year Review): Rule R523-21. Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health Rules

DAR File No.: 34540
Filed: 03/30/2011 03:02:42 PM

NOTICE OF REVIEW AND STATEMENT OF CONTINUATION

Concise explanation of the particular statutory provisions under which the rule is enacted and how these provisions authorize or require the rule:

Section 62A-15-105 establishes the Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health as the rule making body of the state for public substance abuse and mental health treatment. Subsection 62A-15-105(5) allows the division to develop program policies, standards, rules, and fee schedules for the division. This rule establishes standards for methadone treatment providers.

Summary of written comments received during and since the last five-year review of the rule from interested persons supporting or opposing the rule:

No public comment has been received by the division since the last time this rule was reviewed.

Reasoned justification for continuation of the rule, including reasons why the agency disagrees with comments in opposition to the rule, if any:

This rule establishes minimum licensing and program standards for providers for methadone and other opioid treatment services. It also establishes a cooperative monitoring process between the division and methadone treatment providers that ensures quality services and allows take home treatment options for long distance clients. This rule was reviewed and modified by a broad-based group in January of 2010. This current version reflects the input and wishes of Utah's methadone clinics, substance abuse treatment providers, and the division. Therefore, this rule should be continued.

The full text of this rule may be inspected, during regular business hours, at the Division of Administrative Rules, or at:

Human Services
Substance Abuse and Mental Health
195 N 1950 W
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84116

Direct questions regarding this rule to:

• Thom Dunford at the above address, by phone at 801-538-4519, by FAX at 801-538-9892, or by Internet E-mail at [e-mail]

Authorized by:

Lana Stohl, Director

Effective:

03/30/2011

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