Colorado Laws

Requirements for Licensure and Operations of Medications for Opioid Use Disorder Treatment

Question:

Does the state regulate the licensure of medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) services?

Answer:
Yes
This answer is derived from 4 section of law
Citation:
  • citation 1: see full citation
    (23.5)  "Substance use disorder treatment program" means a program licensed pursuant to this part 2 for the detoxification, withdrawal, or maintenance treatment of a person with a substance use disorder. "Substance use disorder treatment program" includes an opioid treatment program. see full law
  • citation 2: see full citation
    (16.5)  "Opioid treatment program" means a treatment program licensed pursuant to this part 2 and certified as an opioid treatment program by the federal substance abuse and mental health services administration pursuant to the rules of the federal department of health and human services and the federal drug enforcement administration, to provide medication-assisted treatment for people diagnosed with an opioid-use disorder. see full law
  • citation 3: see full citation
    (1)  (a) In accordance with part 3 of article 18 of title 18, a substance use disorder treatment program that compounds, administers, or dispenses a controlled substance shall annually obtain a license issued by the department for each place of business or professional practice located in this state. see full law
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    (c)  Each opioid treatment program shall register and maintain an account with the registry. see full law