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TITLE 25HEALTH SERVICES
PART 1DEPARTMENT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICES
CHAPTER 448STANDARD OF CARE
SUBCHAPTER OFAITH BASED CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY PROGRAMS
RULE §448.1502Exemption for Faith-Based Programs
(a) A chemical dependency treatment program is exempt from licensure under TEX. HEALTH & SAFETY CODE ANN. §§464.051-.061 (Vernon 2001 & Supp. 2004) if it:

  (1) is conducted by a religious organization;

  (2) is exclusively religious, spiritual, or ecclesiastical in nature;

  (3) does not treat minors; and

  (4) is registered under this chapter.

(b) An exempt program registered under this section may not provide medical care, medical detoxification, or medical withdrawal services.

Source Note: The provisions of this §448.1502 adopted to be effective September 1, 2004, 29 TexReg 2020; transferred effective September 1, 2004, as published in the Texas Register September 10, 2004, 29 TexReg 8842

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