Ala. Admin. Code r. 580-1-2-.04

Current through Register Vol. 42, No. 7, April 30, 2024
Section 580-1-2-.04 - Transitional Procedures
(1) The Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation (DMH/MR) by November 1, 2001 shall identify the current array of 310 Boards as Comprehensive or Specialty by county.
(2) As of December 1, 2001, DMH/MR shall grandfather all currently existing 310 Boards as identified with the exception where there is more than one 310 Board (Comprehensive or Specialty) in a county for the same service population. DMH/MR shall then request the local county governmental entity to designate one entity for recognition for that service population. Should the local county governmental entity be unable to do so, the Commissioner shall designate which Specialty or Comprehensive 310 the DMH/MR certifies.
(3) As of December 1, 2001, the DMH/MR shall not certify any new 310 Board (Comprehensive or Specialty) except in counties where it is indicated a specific need for 310 services exists.

Author: Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation

Ala. Admin. Code r. 580-1-2-.04

New Rule: Filed October 1, 2001; effective November 5, 2001.

Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 22-50-11.