(a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.
(2) “ASAM Level 3.1 services” means the level of clinically managed, low-intensity residential services for the treatment of addictive, substance-related, and co-occurring conditions described by the American Society of Addiction Medicine.
(3) “Health professional” means a person who:
(i) Is licensed under the Health Occupations Article; and
(ii) Is providing mental health or substance-related disorder services according to the requirements of the appropriate professional board.
(b) Beginning November 1, 2017, a behavioral health program or health professional, when referring an individual to receive services at a recovery residence, shall:
(1) Provide the individual with a list of certified recovery residences operating in the State that is published by the Department under § 19-2503(b) of this article; and
(2) Provide to an individual who has been assessed as in need of ASAM Level 3.1 services information on where the individual may receive those services.