(1)(a) The provider may not admit anyone who is currently in an intoxicated state, withdrawing from alcohol or drugs, or otherwise unable to understand terms and consent to reside in the recovery residence.
(b) Any qualifying recovery residence provider:
- (i) may not deny any client services solely based on a client receiving medication assisted treatment; and
- (ii) shall ensure any client continues the medication assisted treatment while receiving services from the provider.
- (2) A provider shall ensure any client overseeing the management that client's medications keeps any prescription and non-prescription medication in individually accessed locked storage that is not accessible to other clients.
(3)(a) The provider shall ensure that a non-expired opioid reversal kit is safely maintained and available onsite.
- (b) The provider shall ensure staff and clients are trained on the proper use of the opioid reversal kit.
(4) Medical cannabis is permitted in a recovery residence if:
- (a) an individual has a medical cannabis card issued by the department;
- (b) the cannabis is obtained from a department-licensed pharmacy with identifying information on the label; and
- (c) the cardholder is instructed and adheres to the requirement to ensure medication is not shared and always remains locked when not in active use.
KEY: licensing, human services, recovery residence
Date of Last Change: January 26, 2026
Notice of Continuation: December 2, 2024
Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 26B-2-104; 26B-2-117