DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
RULE NOS.:RULE TITLES:
65D-30.0033License Types
65D-30.0036Licensure Application and Renewal
NOTICE OF CHANGE
Notice is hereby given that the following changes have been made to the proposed rule in accordance with subparagraph 120.54(3)(d)1., F.S., published in Vol. 48 No. 133, July 11, 2022 issue of the Florida Administrative Register.
65D-30.0033 License Types.
(1) Probationary License.
(a) through (d) No change.
(e) Methadone Medication Assisted Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder Addiction Provider Licenses. A methadone medication assisted treatment for opioid use disorder for addiction provider shall not initiate methadone medication assisted treatment during the probationary period, until SAMHSA provisional certification and DEA registration has been issued.
(2) Regular License.
(a) through (d) No change.
(3) Interim License.
(a) through (b) No change.
Rulemaking Authority 397.321(5) FS. Law Implemented 397.321(6), 397.407, 397.410 FS. History–New 8-29-19. Amended__________
65D-30.0036 Licensure Application and Renewal.
(1) Application for Licensing. Applications for any license described in this rule chapter shall be submitted initially and annually thereafter to the Department along with the required licensing fee. An application for renewal of a regular license must be submitted to the Department at least 90 calendar days prior to the expiration of the regular license. Applications for renewal submitted less than 90 calendar days, but at least 45 calendar days before the license expires, will be processed and late fees will be applied. If the application for renewal is not received by the Department prior to the expiration of the regular license, the application will be returned to the applicant, including any fees. In addition to requirements pursuant to section 397.403, F.S., and unless otherwise specified, all applications for licensure shall include the following:
(a) through (c) No change.
(d) A financial audit or review conducted by a certified accountant must be completed within the last 12 months of the calendar year showing proof of the applicant’s financial ability and organizational capability to operate. Proof of the applicant’s financial ability and organizational capability to operate in accordance with these rules, such as a financial audit or review conducted by a certified accountant within the last 12 months of the calendar year. The fiscal infrastructure should demonstrate an understanding of generally accepted accounting principles to ensure program stability. (Providers that are accredited by a Department recognized accrediting organizations and Inmate Substance Abuse Programs operated by or under contract with the Department of Corrections, or the Department of Management Services, or the Department of Juvenile Justice are exempt from this requirement);
(e) through (h) No change.
(2) No change.
(3) Once the application is determined to meet licensure requirements, a methadone medication assisted treatment for opioid use disorder addiction provider shall be issued a probationary license while awaiting verification of certification from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and registration with the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA). Upon notification of a change in ownership, the provider shall submit the DEA Form 223 Certificate of Registration, which shall be kept with the original DEA Certificate of Registration until the expiration date. The provider must also submit proof of notification verification of certification from SAMHSA based upon all other compliance actions to the Department when there is a change in the owner of record, sponsor, or physician. Upon receipt of the SAMHSA certification and DEA registration, the Department will issue the provider a license to provide methadone medication assisted treatment for opioid use disorder treatment.
(4) through (6) No change.
Rulemaking Authority 394.46715, 394.879, 397.321(5) FS. Law Implemented 397.321(6), 397.4014, 397.403, 397.407, 397.410, 397.4104, 397.411 FS. History–New 8-29-19. Amended ___________.
