West Virginia Code of State Rules
Agency 69 - Health And Human Resources
Title 69 - LEGISLATIVE RULE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN RESOURCES
Series 69-07 - Regulations of Opioid Treatment Programs
Section 69-7-6 - Certification, Approval and Exemptions
Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 38, September 20, 2024
6.1. Unless otherwise exempted by this rule, all individuals or other entities operating as an opioid treatment program shall meet the requirements of applicable federal and state statutes, rules and regulations; shall be approved by the state authority and shall be appropriately licensed by the designated state oversight agency. In particular, in order to be eligible for licensure, an opioid treatment program shall comply with all federal regulations, provisions and standards contained in "Certification of Opioid Treatment Programs," 42 CFR Part 8, as amended.
6.2. Hospitals that are licensed under "Hospital Licensure," 64 CSR 12, and behavioral health facilities that are licensed under "Behavioral Health Centers Licensure," 64 CSR 11, and which provide opioid treatment services as defined in this rule are subject to the provisions of this rule and to all other relevant federal and state licensing requirements as specified by the secretary.
6.3. An opioid treatment program directly operated by the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Indian Health Service or any other department or agency of the United States is not required to obtain a state license.
6.4. Federal agencies operating opioid treatment programs may agree to cooperate voluntarily with state agencies regarding visits or inspections of federal facilities and an exchange of reports.
