The Department intends to amend 65D-30.0033 and 65D-30.0036 to align with statutory changes from the 2022 legislative session, clarify the rule language, and correct a conflict with Florida Statute and federal regulations.....

 

DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES

Substance Abuse Program

RULE NOS.:RULE TITLES:

65D-30.0033License Types

65D-30.0036Licensure Application and Renewal

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The Department intends to amend 65D-30.0033 and 65D-30.0036 to align with statutory changes from the 2022 legislative session, clarify the rule language, and correct a conflict with Florida Statute and federal regulations.

SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: The amendments to 65D-30.0033 clarifies that a methadone medication assisted treatment for opioid use disorder for addiction provider cannot provide services with the probationary license until the required SAMHSA certification and DEA registration has been issued. The amendments to 65D-30.0036 include the following: (1) clarifies that the rule applies to all substance abuse treatment providers, (2) converts business days to calendar days, (3) updates the application to include recovery residence referral section to align with 2022 legislative session as effective July 1, 2022, (4) removes the requirement that the application for licensure must include a copy of the provider’s business tax receipt as this conflicts with F.S., (5) deletes requirements in the rule as they are outlined on the application, and (6) clarifies that methadone medication assisted treatment for opioid use disorder addiction providers must submit verification or certification from SAMHSA and verification of registration from the DEA.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 394.46715, 394.879, 397.321(5), F.S.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 397.321(6), 397.4014, 397.403, 397.407, 397.410, 397.4104, 397.411, F.S.

IF REQUESTED IN WRITING AND NOT DEEMED UNNECESSARY BY THE AGENCY HEAD, A RULE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP WILL BE NOTICED IN THE NEXT AVAILABLE FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE REGISTER.

THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT, IF AVAILABLE, IS: Elizabeth Floyd. Elizabeth can be reached at [e-mail].

THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS AVAILABLE AT NO CHARGE FROM THE CONTACT PERSON LISTED ABOVE.