The commissioner shall adopt rules under N.H. Rev. Stat. Chapter 541-A relative to the following:
I. The acceptance, care and treatment of alcohol or drug dependent persons and alcohol or drug abusers who are clients of the program established under this chapter or a certified substance abuse treatment facility.

Terms Used In New Hampshire Revised Statutes 172:8-b

  • Certified substance abuse treatment facility: means a facility funded in part or in whole by the office of alcohol and drug abuse prevention, and certified under rules adopted pursuant to RSA 541-A. See New Hampshire Revised Statutes 172:1
  • Commissioner: means the commissioner of health and human services. See New Hampshire Revised Statutes 172:1
  • Dependent: A person dependent for support upon another.
  • following: when used by way of reference to any section of these laws, shall mean the section next preceding or following that in which such reference is made, unless some other is expressly designated. See New Hampshire Revised Statutes 21:13

II. A fee schedule and collection of fees under N.H. Rev. Stat. § 172:14, IV.
III. Certification of substance abuse treatment facilities including, but not limited to:
(a) Program content;
(b) Qualifications of program staff; and
(c) Type of substance abuse treatment offered.
IV. Certification and recertification of alcohol and drug abuse counselors including, but not limited to:
(a) Peer review of applicants.
(b) Minimum qualifications and competency.
(c) Education and continuing education.
(d) Experience required.
(e) Required knowledge of alcohol and drug abuse counseling.
(f) Such other matters as the commissioner may deem necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter.
V. Voluntary admissions under N.H. Rev. Stat. § 172:13.