§ 19–2502
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Health-Gen. § 19-2502 (2026)
Title 19. Health Care Facilities
Subtitle 25. Recovery Residences
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(a)
The Department shall approve a credentialing entity to develop and administer a certification process for recovery residences.
(b)
The credentialing entity shall:
(1)
Subject to subsection (c) of this section, establish recovery residence certification requirements;
(2)
Establish processes to administer the application, certification, and recertification process;
(3)
Establish processes to monitor and inspect a recovery residence;
(4)
Conduct an on–site inspection of a recovery residence:
(i)
Before issuing a certificate of compliance; and
(ii)
At least once during each certification renewal period; and
(5)
Issue a certificate of compliance on approval of the application process and the inspection of the recovery residence.
(c)
The requirements established by a credentialing entity under subsection (b)(1) of this section shall prohibit a certified recovery residence from:
(1)
Refusing services to an individual based on the individual receiving medication–assisted treatment for opioid use disorder; and
(2)
Requiring an individual to cease receiving or modify how the individual receives medication–assisted treatment for opioid use disorder before the individual may receive services at the recovery residence.
(d)
A certificate of compliance issued by the credentialing entity is valid for 1 year from the date of issuance.
(e)
The credentialing entity may revoke the certificate of compliance of a certified recovery residence if the credentialing entity finds that the recovery residence is not in compliance with the requirements established by the credentialing entity.