This article sets forth provisions enabling the commissioner to
regulate and assure the consistent high quality of services provided
within the state to persons suffering from chemical abuse or dependence,
their families and significant others, and/or those who are at risk of
becoming chemical abusers. The commissioner may adopt and promulgate any
regulation reasonably necessary to implement and effectively exercise
the powers and perform the duties conferred by this article. This
article shall govern the operation of programs, provision of services
and the facilities hereinafter described including those approved under
the former article twenty-three and the former sections 31.15, 31.23 and
31.24 of this chapter, and the commissioner's powers and authority with
respect thereto, and shall supersede, as to such matters, sections of
the former article twenty-three and article thirty-one of this chapter
that are inconsistent with the provisions of this chapter; provided,
however valid certificates of approval and operating certificates
previously issued under article twenty-three of this chapter or article
thirty-one of this title shall remain in full force and effect but shall
be subject to conversion upon subsequent review, subject to the
provisions of subdivision (b) of section 19.40 of this chapter. Valid
operating certificates previously issued under section 19.40 of this
chapter shall remain in full force and effect and shall be deemed to be
operating certificates issued under this article and will be converted
to such operating certificates upon subsequent review, subject to the
provisions of subdivision (b) of section 19.40 of this chapter. For
purposes of this article, the term "commissioner" means the commissioner
of the office of alcoholism and substance abuse services.
Structure New York Laws
32.01 - Regulation and Quality Control of Chemical Dependence Services.
32.02 - Regulation and Quality Control of Compulsive Gambling Services.
32.03 - Evaluation of Chemical Dependence Services.
32.05 - Operating Certificate Required.
32.05-A - Certified Recovery Residences.
32.06 - Prohibited Practices by Providers of Substance Use Disorder Services.
32.07 - Regulatory Powers of the Commissioner.
32.09 - Issuance of Operating Certificates.
32.11 - Child Abuse Prevention.
32.13 - Investigations and Inspections.
32.14 - Compliance With Operational Standards by Providers of Services in General Hospitals.
32.15 - Powers of the Office Regarding Investigation and Inspection.
32.17 - Certain Duties of Providers of Services.
32.17-A - Notification of Emergency Contact.
32.19 - Powers of Subpoena and Examination.
32.21 - Suspension, Revocation, or Limitation of Operating Certificates and Imposition of Fines.
32.23 - Formal Hearings; Procedure.
32.25 - Confinement, Care, and Treatment of Persons Suffering From Chemical Abuse or Dependence.
32.27 - Injunction and Temporary Restraining Order.
32.29 - Approval of New Construction.
32.31 - Establishment or Incorporation of Facilities for Chemical Dependence Services.
32.33 - Improper Expenditures of Money.
32.35 - Disclosure by Members, Officers and Employees.
32.36 - Crisis Stabilization Services.