N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 14 § 856.1

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 25, June 18, 2024

Section 856.1 - Background and intent

(a) To reduce addiction, illness and death caused by tobacco products.

(b) To provide a healthy and supportive environment for staff, patients, volunteers and visitors to entities organized and operating pursuant to the provisions of this Title and certified and/or funded by the Office of Addiction Services and Supports ("the Office") as a provider of prevention, treatment or recovery services for substance use disorders and problem gambling .

(c) To establish tobacco-limited services for patients in a tobacco limited environment and tobacco-free services in a tobacco-free environment .

(d) To establish evidence-based practices for the identification and treatment of tobacco use disorder during program admission.

N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 14 § 856.1

Amended New York State Register March 9, 2022/Volume XLIV, Issue 10, eff. 3/1/2022