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

Question:

Does the law regulate the hours of operation of OTPs?

Answer:
Yes
This answer is derived from 2 section of law
Citation:
  • citation 1: see full citation
    C. Medication dispensing hours shall include at least two hours each day of operation outside normal working hours, i.e., before 9 a.m. and after 5 p.m. The state methadone authority may approve an alternative schedule if that schedule meets the needs of the population served. see full law
  • citation 2: see full citation
    A. The service's days of operation shall meet the needs of the individuals served. If the service dispenses or administers a medication requiring daily dosing, the service shall operate seven days a week, 12 months a year, except for official state holidays. Prior approval from the state methadone authority shall be required for additional closed days. see full law
since 2020-07-01
verified through 2020-08-01