Current through Register Vol. 42, No. 10, July 31, 2024
Section 580-3-22-.01 - General RequirementsThe standards set forth in this regulation shall apply to various types of non-institutional care and services located in the community. In addition to the requirements in this section, programs must also comply with all other state laws and regulations as well as with local laws and ordinances administered by governmental entities having local jurisdiction.
(1) No person, partnership, corporation or association of persons shall operate a facility for the care or treatment of any kind of mental or emotional illness or services to persons with mental retardation or substance abuse services without being certified by DMH/MR Commissioner.(2) If apartments or housing are operated by the provider as a residential program with on-site staff supervision, then they are subject to these rules.(3) The current certificate must be returned within sixty (60) days to the Office of Certification Administration when a facility closes or no longer provides services.(4) All building addresses shall be clearly displayed.(5) DMH/MR Commissioner or designee may waive standards set forth in this regulation.Ala. Admin. Code r. 580-3-22-.01
Repealed and Replaced: Filed June 16, 1999; effective July 21, 1999. Repealed and Replaced: March 22, 2 000; effective April 27, 2000. Repealed and New Rule: Filed October 1, 2001; effective November 5, 2001. Repealed and New Rule: Filed November 21, 2008; effective December 26, 2008.Author: DMH/MR Office of Life Safety and Technical Services
Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, § 22-50-11.