(b)

1. (1) The Office of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention shall review standards applicable to programs that have not yet provided substance abuse treatment.

2. (2) If the program has met the requirements outlined below, the office will issue a six-month operational permit:

   1. (A) Governing board authority and procedures;
   2. (B) Program planning and evaluation processes;
   3. (C) Employment and personnel practices;
   4. (D) Program services, to include applicable specialized services applied for;
   5. (E) Inspection of the physical plant;
   6. (F) Articles of incorporation/by-laws on file with the Secretary of State;
   7. (G) Board minutes on file;
   8. (H) Insurance documentation;
   9. (I) Evidence of current valid certifications of building, fire, safety, and health inspections;
   10. (J) Policies and procedures manual; and
   11. (K) Client handbook.

3. (3)

   1. (A) Prior to expiration of the six-month operational permit, a formal review with a Standards Review Team (SRT) will be performed to determine the program's level of compliance with all applicable standards.
   2. (B) If the program under review is found to be in full compliance with all applicable standards, then the SRT shall recommend a one-year license.