R523-9-1. Purpose and Statutory Authority

(1) Purpose. This rule defines evidence-based prevention and evidence-informed prevention and prescribes standards for listing a prevention program or intervention on a statewide registry of evidence-based prevention programs. (2) Statutory Authority. These definitions and standards are promulgated by the Utah Department of Health and Human Services through the Division of Integrated Healthcare (division) as authorized by Subsection 32B-2-402(1)(f). (3) Intent. The objective of this rule is to decrease the harmful effects of substance use through implementation of evidence-based and evidence-informed prevention.