A. Notwithstanding any other provision of this article, a sober living home in this state that is certified by a certifying organization may operate in this state and receive referrals pursuant to section 36-2065. A sober living home certification is in lieu of licensure until the sober living home is licensed. A certified sober living home shall apply to the department for licensure within ninety days after the department’s initial licensure rules are final. The department shall notify the certifying organization when the department’s initial licensure rules are final.

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Terms Used In Arizona Laws 36-2064

  • Certifying organization: means an organization that certifies homes as sober living homes and is affiliated with a national organization recognized by the department whose primary function is to improve access to and the quality of sober living residences through standards, education, research and advocacy. See Arizona Laws 36-2061
  • Department: means the department of health services. See Arizona Laws 36-2021
  • Sober living home: means any premises, place or building that provides alcohol-free or drug-free housing and that:

    (a) Promotes independent living and life skills development. See Arizona Laws 36-2061

B. In lieu of an initial on-site licensure survey and any annual on-site survey, the department shall issue a license to a sober living home that submits an application prescribed by the department and that meets the following requirements:

1. Is currently certified as a sober living home by a certifying organization.

2. Meets all department licensure requirements.