California · Health and Safety Code - HSC
HSC §11839.01: (a) (1) Notwithstanding any other law, the department shall amend Chapter 4 (commencing with Section 10000) of Division 4 of Title 9 of the California Code of Regulations to comply with Part 8 of Titl
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(a) (1) Notwithstanding any other law, the department shall amend Chapter 4 (commencing with Section 10000) of Division 4 of Title 9 of the California Code of Regulations to comply with Part 8 of Title 42 of the Code of Federal Regulations, as published in the Federal Register on February 2, 2024 (89 FR 7528). (2) In the event that Part 8 of Title 42 of the Code of Federal Regulations, as published on February 2, 2024, in the Federal Register (89 FR 7528), renders state narcotic treatment program regulations inconsistent with, but not in violation of, federal narcotic treatment program requirements, the department may amend Chapter 4 (commencing with Section 10000) of Division 4 of Title 9 of the California Code of Regulations to align with the Code of Federal Regulations. (b) (1) Notwithstanding Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code, the department may implement, interpret, or make specific this section, in whole or in part, by means of plan or county letters, information notices, plan or provider bulletins, or other similar instructions, without taking any further regulatory action. (2) By April 30, 2029, the department shall adopt any regulations necessary to implement this section in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code.
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