R523-10

R523-10 Standards for Mobile Methadone Addiction Treatment Providers

This rule establishes operating requirements for opioid treatment programs (OTPs) that operate mobile methadone units in Utah. Mobile units may serve individuals without a fixed address or others deemed appropriate by the program. Operators must comply with Utah statute (58-17b-309.7), Rule R501-21, federal regulations (42 CFR Part 8), and all applicable state and local licensing requirements for methadone and other opioid treatment medications.

R523.
 
Health and Human Services, Substance Use and Mental Health.
R523-10.
 
Standards for Mobile Methadone Addiction Treatment Providers.
R523-10-1.
 
Authority and Purpose.
(1)
 
Subsection 58-17b-309.7(3)(h) authorizes this rule.
(2)
 
This rule establishes requirements for the operation of a mobile unit.
R523-10-2.
 
Definitions.
(1)
 
"Mobile unit" means the same as defined in Subsection 58-17b-309.7(1)(b).
(2)
 
"Opioid treatment program" means the same as defined in Subsection 58-17b-309.7(1)(c).
R523-10-3.
 
Regulatory Compliance for Mobile Methadone Providers.
(1)
 
An opioid treatment program may operate one or more mobile units to serve any individual without a fixed 
address or any other individual as determined appropriate by the program.
(2)
 
An opioid treatment program operating a mobile unit shall comply with:
(a)
 
Section 58-17b-309.7;
(b)
 
Rule R501-21;
(c)
 
each applicable federal regulation, including 42 CFR Part 8 (2025);
(d)
 
each applicable state and local requirement regulating licensing for the purchasing, possession, distribution, and 
dispensing of methadone or other opioid treatment medication;
(e)
 
each applicable requirement of a licensed substance abuse treatment program; and
(f)
 
each applicable requirement of the Department of Health and Human Services.
KEY:
 
methadone, methadone programs
Date of Last Change:
 
January 26, 2026
Notice of Continuation:
 
December 1, 2025
Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law:
 
58-17b-309.7