This section provides definitions for key terms used in Pennsylvania's Chapter 717, which governs the licensing of drug and alcohol recovery houses. Defined terms include 'drug and alcohol recovery house,' 'license,' 'licensee,' 'full license,' 'provisional license,' and 'volunteer.' Facility operators must understand these definitions as they apply throughout the chapter's licensing and operational requirements.
View official source28 Pa. Code § 717.3 - Definitions State Regulations Compare The following words and phrases when used in this chapter shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: Drug -As defined in section 2 of the Controlled Substance, Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act ( 35 P.S. § 780-102 ). Drug and alcohol recovery house -As defined in section 2311-A of The Administrative Code of 1929 ( 71 P.S. § 613.11 ). Full license -A certificate issued by the Department when it has found a licensee in compliance with the requirements of this chapter. Illicit -Unlawful for the person to possess under the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. License -A full or provisional certificate which indicates the Department has found a drug and alcohol recovery house to be in full or substantial compliance with the standards established under this chapter. Licensee -A person, society, corporation, governing authority or partnership legally responsible for the administration and operation of a drug and alcohol recovery house to which the Department has issued a license. Provisional license -A certificate issued by the Department when it has found the licensee in substantial but not complete compliance with the requirements of this chapter. Volunteer -A person who assists in implementing daily program activities under the supervision of a project staff person or house manager without promise, expectation or receipt of compensation for services rendered. Notes 28 Pa. Code § 717.3 State regulations are updated quarterly; we currently have two versions available. Below is a comparison between our most recent version and the prior quarterly release. More comparison features will be added as we have more versions to compare. No prior version found. State Regulations Toolbox