Section 333.6231 - Rules.

PUBLIC HEALTH CODE (EXCERPT)
Act 368 of 1978

333.6231 Rules.

Sec. 6231.

(1) With the assistance of the department, and after consultation with the commission and the committee, the office shall promulgate rules for the administration of this article and the licensing of substance abuse service programs. The rules shall include reasonable criteria for the protection and well-being of individuals receiving services and the rights of recipients of services and shall define financial information. Rules governing recipient rights shall be promulgated not later than 1 year after the effective date of this section.

(2) The rules shall apply to a public or private firm, association, organization, or group offering or purporting to offer specific substance abuse treatment and rehabilitation services or prevention services, and which receives or requests public funds, patient fees, third party payments, or funds through public subscription for the treatment, rehabilitation, or prevention of substance abuse.

(3) The rules shall not apply to an individual currently licensed by this state to provide medical, psychological, or social services. The licensee may voluntarily apply for a license to provide substance abuse treatment and rehabilitation services or prevention services. To receive state or federal funds for substance abuse treatment and rehabilitation services or prevention services, a person shall obtain a license under this part.


History: 1978, Act 368, Eff. Sept. 30, 1978
Compiler's Notes: For transfer of powers and duties of the Office of Substance Abuse Services as an autonomous entity within the Department of Public Health to the Department of Public Health, see E.R.O. No. 1991-3, as amended, compiled at MCL 333.26321 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.For transfer of powers and duties of licensing of substance abuse programs and certification of substance abuse workers in the division of program standards, evaluation, and data services of the center for substance abuse services, from the department of public health to the director of the department of commerce, see E.R.O. No. 1996-1, compiled at MCL 330.3101 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.
Popular Name: Act 368
Admin Rule: R 325.4151 et seq. and R 325.14101 et seq. of the Michigan Administrative Code.