Title 32, Title 32

1. Peer groups; self-help. Nothing in this chapter may prevent any person from engaging in or offering substance use disorder services such as self-help, sponsorship through alcoholics or narcotics anonymous groups or other uncompensated substance use disorder assistance. 2. Gove…

Unless exempted under section 6206, a person may not practice alcohol and drug counseling or begin an apprenticeship in this State unless that person has first obtained a license, certification or registration as provided in this chapter.

The address and telephone number of an applicant for licensure or a person licensed under this chapter that are in the possession of the board are confidential. This section does not prohibit the board and its staff from using and disclosing the address and telephone number of an…

1. Duty. A certified alcohol and drug counselor or a licensed alcohol and drug counselor has a duty to warn of or to take reasonable precautions to provide protection from a client's violent behavior if the counselor has a reasonable belief based on communications with the client…

1. Membership. The State Board of Alcohol and Drug Counselors, as established by Title 5, section 12004‑A, subsection 41, consists of 5 members appointed by the Governor. Of these 5 members, 4 members must be licensed alcohol and drug counselors and one member must be a public me…

A board member may be removed by the Governor for cause.

The board shall meet at least once a year to conduct its business and to elect a chair. Additional meetings must be held as necessary to conduct the business of the board and may be convened at the call of the chair or a majority of the board members.

The board has the following powers and duties in addition to all other powers and duties imposed by this chapter. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. U, §7 (AMD).] 1. Set standards. The board shall administer and enforce this chapter, set forth education and examination standards and evaluate …

1. Requirements. The board shall issue a license to practice as an alcohol and drug counseling aide to an applicant who meets the following minimal requirements. An applicant must: A. Be at least 18 years of age; [PL 2003, c. 347, §13 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 347, §25 (AFF).] B. Have a…

1. Eligibility. To be eligible to practice as a certified alcohol and drug counselor, an applicant must: A. Be at least 18 years of age; [PL 2003, c. 347, §16 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 347, §25 (AFF).] B. Have taken and passed an examination as prescribed by board rule; [PL 2003, c. 347…

1. Eligibility. To be eligible to practice as a licensed alcohol and drug counselor, an applicant must: A. Be at least 18 years of age; [PL 2003, c. 347, §16 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 347, §25 (AFF).] B. Have taken and passed an examination as prescribed by board rule; [PL 2003, c. 347,…

1. Eligibility. To be eligible to practice as a certified clinical supervisor, an applicant must: A. Meet the requirements of subsection 2 or 3; and [PL 2019, c. 83, §2 (NEW).] B. Have paid an application and license fee under section 6215. [PL 2019, c. 83, §2 (NEW).] 2. Certain …

The Director of the Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation within the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation may establish by rule fees for purposes authorized under this subchapter in amounts that are reasonable and necessary for their respective purpose…

Applicants for licensure must submit the fee as set under section 6215.

The board shall prepare an examination to measure the competence of an applicant to engage in the practice of alcohol and drug counseling in accordance with this chapter. The board may employ and cooperate with any organization or consultant in the preparation, administration and…

In addition to the grounds enumerated in Title 10, section 8003, subsection 5‑A, paragraph A, the board may deny a license, refuse to renew a license or impose the disciplinary sanctions authorized by Title 10, section 8003, subsection 5‑A for: [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. U, §12 (NEW).…

Any individual whose license, certification or registration has been denied, suspended or revoked may apply to the board for licensure, registration or certification reinstatement one year after the date of the board's original action. A competency review is a condition of reinst…

All licenses issued pursuant to this chapter expire annually on November 30th or at such other time as the Commissioner of Professional and Financial Regulation may designate. Licensees must renew their licenses on or before November 30th annually or on such other date as determi…

1. Requirements. The board may adopt continuing education requirements and approve programs and courses by rule. Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules as defined by Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A. 2. Program approval. Each application for app…

1. Placement on inactive status. A licensee under this chapter who does not desire to perform any of the activities described in section 6203‑A, subsections 2, 5, 6 and 9 and who wants to preserve the license while not engaged in any alcohol and drug counseling activity may apply…

1. License from another jurisdiction. The board may waive the requirements of this chapter and grant a registration, certificate or license to any applicant who presents proof of authorization to practice by another jurisdiction of the United States or another country that mainta…

Any person licensed under this chapter who renders counseling services to a minor for the treatment of problems associated with substance use is under no obligation to obtain the consent of that minor's parent or guardian or to inform that parent or guardian of that treatment. No…

An individual licensed, certified or registered under this chapter may not advertise, offer or administer conversion therapy to a minor.

As used in this subchapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 2021, c. 291, Pt. B, §13 (NEW).] 1. Asynchronous encounter. "Asynchronous encounter" means an interaction between a client and a person licensed under this cha…

A person licensed under this chapter may provide telehealth services as long as the licensee acts within the scope of practice of the licensee's license, in accordance with any requirements and restrictions imposed by this subchapter and in accordance with standards of practice.

When providing telehealth services, a person licensed under this chapter shall comply with all state and federal confidentiality and privacy laws.

All laws and rules governing professional responsibility, unprofessional conduct and generally accepted standards of practice that apply to a person licensed under this chapter also apply to that licensee while providing telehealth services.

The board shall adopt rules governing telehealth services by persons licensed under this chapter. These rules must establish standards of practice and appropriate restrictions for the various types and forms of telehealth services. Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routi…