Rule 111-8-53-.05 - LicensesNo governing body may operate a narcotic treatment program in the state without first obtaining a license from the Department.
(a) License. A license will be issued, upon presentation of evidence satisfactory to the Department, that the program is in compliance with these rules and all applicable federal and state laws for the handling and dispensing of drugs and all state and local health, safety, sanitation, building, and zoning requirements. Unless suspended or revoked by the Department, a license shall remain in force and effect for a period determined by the Department based upon outcomes and a program's compliance history with these rules. Effective July 1, 2017, the Department shall limit licenses to four (4) per Region unless a waiver is approved pursuant to Rule 111-8-53-.07(12).(b) Compliance with Requirements of Other State and Federal Agencies. To obtain a license, a program must submit evidence satisfactory to the Department that it will operate in compliance with the requirements of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), the Georgia State Board of Pharmacy, and any other applicable federal or state agency.(c) License is Nontransferable. A license to operate a narcotic treatment program is nontransferable for a change of location or governing body. Each license shall be returned to the Department in cases of changes in location or governing body or if suspended or revoked. When a licensee intends to relocate or there is change in governing body, it must notify the Department and submit an application in accordance with these rules. The program may be subjected to an on-site visit by the Department prior to the issuance of a license at the discretion of the Department.(d) Exceptions for programs licensed prior to May 4, 2017. Programs licensed prior to May 4, 2017 must submit an application only in the event of a change of governing body or location. If such program is in good standing with the Department and the change of location is within the program's Region, the requirements of Rule 111-8-53-.07 shall not apply except for 111-8-53-.07(4)(b) and (4)(n). Upon application for an additional program by a current licensee, each location operated by such licensee shall be inspected, except that any such location inspected within the preceding 36 months shall be exempt from the requirement of an on-site inspection.Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 111-8-53-.05
O.C.G.A. §§ 26-5-2et seq., 31-2-5, 31-2-7.
Original Rule entitled "Licenses" adopted. F. Sep. 9, 2013; eff. Sept. 29, 2013.Amended: F. Feb. 15, 2018; eff. Mar. 7, 2018.