These regulations govern licensure of substance abuse treatment centers. see full law

18-001.01B Outpatient facilities: An outpatient facility is a program or service provided for less than 24 consecutive hours primarily or exclusively to persons who are substance abusers. see full law

Any person intending to establish, operate, or maintain a substance abuse treatment center must first obtain a license from the Department. A facility must not hold itself out as a substance abuse treatment center or as providing substance abuse treatment services unless licensed or meets one of the exceptions under the Health Care Facility Licensure Act. An applicant for an initial or renewal license must demonstrate that the substance abuse treatment center meets the care, treatment, and operational and physical plant standards of 175 NAC 18. see full law