Requirements for medication unit license - Application

1. A medication unit application for licensure to operate a medication unit shall hold a current license in good standing as an opioid treatment program under chapter 75-09.1-01. 2. Before applying for a license, the home-based opioid treatment program shall submit an assessment of need for the proposed location of a medication unit and obtain written approval by the division. The assessment of need must include an assessment of the following criteria: a. A description of other existing services and medication units of the type proposed to meet the needs of the population proposed to be served in that location; b. Justification for the need of a medication unit in the location; c. Description of prospective operations for patient care at the medication unit; and d. Community relations plan developed in consultation with the county, city, or tribal authority, or designees. 3. Following written approval from the division to pursue licensure, the prospective medication unit shall submit a medication unit application, including required documentation and the application fee of one hundred fifty dollars to the department. Upon approval of the application requirements, the prospective medication unit may receive an interim license. 4. Within ninety days of receiving the interim license, a prospective medication unit shall submit to the division the following items for review: a. Documentation of the updated certification by the United States department of health and human services substance abuse and mental health services administration, including the application and required materials sent for certification; and b. Registration from the United States department of justice, drug enforcement administration. 5. To renew a medication unit license, the following must occur: a. A licensing renewal conducted by the division; b. Submission of application with required documentation to the division; and c. Application fee paid to the department.