Maryland Laws

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
    A. Program Description. Opioid maintenance therapy:(1) Uses pharmacological interventions, including full and partial opiate agonist treatment medications, to provide treatment, support, and recovery to opioid-addicted patients;(2) Is a separate service that is certified and offered by a program as described in COMAR 10.47.02.03—.11;(3) Complies with the requirements under this regulation; and(4) Can be provided in correctional facility based programs. see full law
  • citation 2: see full citation
    A. All programs and prevention programs shall be certified by the Department before program services and prevention program services may be provided in the State. see full law
  • citation 3: see full citation
    A. Except as provided in Regulation .04 of this chapter, an individual or entity shall have a valid and current license issued by the Department under this subtitle in order to provide community-based behavioral health services in Maryland. see full law