50-31-09. Opioid treatment medication unit - Licensure required - Rules.

1. A medication unit may not operate in this state, unless the unit operates under the license of an opioid treatment program and holds: a. A separate registration from the United States department of justice drug enforcement administration; and b. A medication unit license under the department.

2. The department may license a medication unit. A separate license is required for each location at which a medication unit is operated under this section.

3. The department shall adopt rules relating to licensing and monitoring a medication unit, including rules for: a. Standards for approval and maintenance of licensure; b. Assessment of need for a medication unit in the proposed location, including community engagement; and c. Standards of patient care.