Health & Saf. Code, § 11832.3 · Chapter 7.1. Certification of Alcohol and Other Drug Programs
Health & Saf. Code, § 11832.3
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
(a) Except as provided in subdivision (b), any alcohol or other drug program shall be certified by the department in accordance with this chapter.
(b) Any alcohol or other drug program operating in the following settings are exempt from certification under this chapter:
(1) Adult alcoholism or drug abuse recovery or treatment facilities, driving-under-the-influence programs, and narcotic treatment programs licensed by the department.
(2) Clinics licensed by the State Department of Public Health in accordance with Chapter 1 (commencing with Section 1200) of Division 2.
(3) Health facilities licensed by the State Department of Public Health in accordance with Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 1250) of Division 2.
(4) Community care facilities licensed by the State Department of Social Services in accordance with Chapter 3 (commencing with Section 1500) of Division 2.
(5) Residential care facilities for persons with chronic, life-threatening illness licensed by the State Department of Social Services in accordance with Chapter 3.01 (commencing with Section 1568.01) of Division 2.
(6) Residential care facilities for the elderly licensed by the State Department of Social Services in accordance with Chapter 3.2 (commencing with Section 1569) of Division 2.
(7) Adult day health care centers licensed by the State Department of Social Services in accordance with Chapter 3.3 (commencing with Section 1570) of Division 2.
(8) Public elementary and secondary schools as defined in the Education Code.
(9) County jails and state correctional institutions, including juvenile justice facilities.
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History
Added by Stats. 2023, Ch. 42, Sec. 32. (AB 118) Effective July 10, 2023.
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Health and Safety Code
- Health & Saf. Code, div. 2, ch. 1ClinicsPrinted as Chapter 1 (commencing with Section 1200) of Division 2
- Health & Saf. Code, div. 2, ch. 2Health FacilitiesPrinted as Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 1250) of Division 2
- Health & Saf. Code, div. 2, ch. 3California Community Care Facilities ActPrinted as Chapter 3 (commencing with Section 1500) of Division 2
- Health & Saf. Code, div. 2, ch. 3.01Residential Care Facilities for Persons With Chronic Life-Threatening IllnessPrinted as Chapter 3.01 (commencing with Section 1568.01) of Division 2
- Health & Saf. Code, div. 2, ch. 3.2Residential Care Facilities for the ElderlyPrinted as Chapter 3.2 (commencing with Section 1569) of Division 2
- Health & Saf. Code, div. 2, ch. 3.3California Adult Day Health Care ActPrinted as Chapter 3.3 (commencing with Section 1570) of Division 2
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