This regulation establishes a framework for 'specialized services' under New York OASAS, defined as chemical dependence (substance use) services not covered by other parts of Title 14. The Commissioner has authority to define and certify these services on a case-by-case basis, with unique standards developed by the Office for each specialized service. Operators must obtain certification or recertification through the Office, and any previously issued operating certificates under the repealed Part 1045 remain valid until expiration or revocation.
View official sourcePart 824 SPECIALIZED SERVICES Notice: The following regulations are provided for informational purposes only. The Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services makes no assurance of reliability. For assured reliability, readers are referred to the Office Compilation of Rules and Regulations. [Statutory Authority: Mental Hygiene Law, §19.05(f), 19.07(b)(15)] Section 824.1 Definitions 824.2 Standards §824.1 Definitions. (a) (1) Specialized services shall mean chemical dependence services not defined in other Parts of this Title. Specialized services shall be defined by th e Commissioner pursuant to section 19.07 of the mental hygiene law and shall require an appropriate review and approval of a certification or recertification application pursuant to this Title. Such servi ces may be provided in any setting deemed appropriate by the Commissioner. §824.2 Standards. (a) Standards for certification and regulation of any specialized service shall be developed by the Office and may be unique to the service to be delivered by such specialized service. Unless otherwise indicated, standards for any other program or service certified, authorized or licensed by the Office shall not apply to such specialized service. §824.3 Savings Clause. (a) Any operating certificate is sued by the Office pursuant to Part 1045 of this Title prior to the repeal of Part 1045 shall remain in effect until the term of such operating certificate has expired or such operating certificate is suspended or revoked by due pr ocess of law, at which time any recertification of such program or renewal of such operating certif icate shall be pursuant to the provisions of this Part.