Committee advances OTP rules aligning state standards with federal SAMHSA guidance
The department presented rules for opioid treatment programs (OTPs) — methadone-dispensing facilities — noting the need for federal certification and DEA registration; the committee advanced the rules with a positive recommendation.
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The Government Operations committee advanced a rule package addressing minimum program requirements for opioid treatment programs (OTPs), which primarily dispense methadone and are regulated under both state and federal authorities. Department staff told the committee the changes align state requirements with recent federal SAMHSA guidance and reflected provider input gathered during a 2024 OTP provider meeting.
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