Conn. Gen. Stat. § 19a-902

Current with legislation from the 2024 Regular and Special Sessions.

Section 19a-902 - Dual licensure program for providers of mental health services and substance abuse services. Drug testing at facilities licensed by Department of Public Health. Regulations

On or before January 1, 2011, the Department of Public Health, in consultation with the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services, may (1) amend the department's substance abuse treatment regulations; (2) implement a dual licensure program for behavioral health care providers who provide both mental health services and substance abuse services; or (3) permit the use of saliva-based drug screening or urinalysis when conducting initial and subsequent drug screenings of persons who abuse substances other than alcohol at facilities which are licensed by the Department of Public Health.

Conn. Gen. Stat. § 19a-902

( P.A. 09-149, S. 3; P.A. 11-242, S. 43.)

Amended by P.A. 19-0118,S. 17 of the Connecticut Acts of the 2019 Regular Session, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by P.A. 11-0242, S. 43 of the the 2011 Regular Session, eff. 10/1/2011.

Added by P.A. 09-0149, S. 3 of the the 2009 Regular Session, eff. 6/29/2009.