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(a) The executive commissioner shall adopt and the department shall administer and enforce rules to ensure the proper use of approved narcotic drugs in the treatment of persons with a narcotic drug dependency, including rules that:
(1) require an applicant or a permit holder to make annual, periodic, and special reports that the department determines are necessary;
(2) require an applicant or permit holder to keep records that the department determines are necessary;
(3) provide for investigations that the department determines are necessary; and
(4) provide for the coordination of the approval of narcotic drug treatment programs by the United States Food and Drug Administration and the United States Drug Enforcement Administration.
(b) The executive commissioner shall adopt rules for the issuance of permits to operate narcotic drug treatment programs including rules:
(1) governing the submission and review of applications;
(2) establishing the criteria for the issuance and renewal of permits; and
(3) establishing the criteria for the suspension and revocation of permits.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Texas Health and Safety Code - HEALTH & SAFETY § 466.004. Powers and Duties of Executive Commissioner and Department - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/tx/health-and-safety-code/health-safety-sect-466-004/
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