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

Question:

Does the state regulate the licensure of opioid treatment programs (OTPs)?

Answer:
Yes
This answer is derived from 3 section of law
Citation:
  • citation 1: see full citation
    (14) All narcotic treatment programs shall be licensed under this section prior to operation. The cabinet shall promulgate administrative regulations pursuant to KRS Chapter 13A to establish additional standards of operation for narcotic treatment programs. The administrative regulations shall include minimum requirements in the following areas: see full law
  • citation 2: see full citation
    (7) “Narcotic treatment program” means a substance use disorder program using approved controlled substances and offering a range of treatment procedures and services for the rehabilitation of persons dependent on opium, morphine, heroin, or any derivative or synthetic drug of that group; see full law
  • citation 3: see full citation
    Section 7.  Narcotic Treatment Programs. (1) In addition to the licensing requirements of 908 KAR 1:370, an outpatient AODE that operates a narcotic treatment program (NTP) using methadone to treat individuals with substance use disorder shall comply with: see full law
since 2020-07-15
verified through 2020-08-01