Sec. 6. The division has the following powers:
(1) Promoting unified programs for education and research, prevention and control, diagnosis, and treatment of substance and gambling abuse based on comprehensive plans developed by the division.
(2) Assuring compliance with state rules and federal regulations for substance abuse services programs and revoking authorization of the programs upon a determination that the programs do not comply with the rules and regulations.
(3) Making agreements and contracts with:
(A) another department, authority, or agency of the state;
(B) another state;
(C) the federal government;
(D) a state or private postsecondary educational institution; or
(E) a public or private agency;
to effectuate the purposes of this article.
(4) Directly or by contract, approving and certifying facilities and services for the treatment, care, or rehabilitation of alcoholics, drug abusers, and compulsive gamblers in accordance with requirements established by the division and assigning or transferring individuals placed under the division's care or supervision to the facilities.
(5) Requiring, as a condition of operation, that each public and private treatment facility, except facilities and services created and funded under IC 12-23-14 that do not provide treatment and rehabilitation services, be certified according to standards established by the division.
(6) Maintaining a toll free telephone line that the public may use to obtain counseling and information about programs that help individuals with drug, alcohol, and gambling problems.
(7) Adopting rules under IC 4-22-2 to implement this article.
[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 16-13-6.1-4.]
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.17. Amended by P.L.40-1994, SEC.34; P.L.54-1995, SEC.3; P.L.122-1997, SEC.1; P.L.2-2007, SEC.164.
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