Current through 2024 Legislative Session Act Chapter 531
Section 2208A - Limitations on referrals(a) Except as otherwise provided under subsection (b) of this section, a State agency, State court, or an entity having a contract with the State must not refer an individual to a recovery house.(b) An agency, court, or entity may refer an individual to a recovery house whenever any of the following conditions exist: (1) The recovery house is certified under this chapter or is an Oxford House.(2) The agency, court, or entity receives confirmation from the certifying organization that the recovery house has applied for certification.(c) Whenever an agency, court, or entity refers an individual under paragraph (b)(2) of this section, the agency, court, or entity shall inform the certifying organization.(d) Whenever an agency, court, or entity cannot refer an individual requiring recovery housing, under subsection (b) of this section, the agency, court, or entity shall refer the individual to housing that does not endanger the individual's health, recovery, or safety.Added by Laws 2023, ch. 131,s 1, eff. 8/1/2023.