(a) This Part applies to any person or entity organized in accordance with this Part, operating pursuant to the provisions of this Title and certified, funded or otherwise authorized by the office to operate an outpatient treatment program. Except as indicated in subdivision (b) of this section, to provide services pursuant to this Part, each provider must obtain and maintain an operating certificate pursuant to Part 810 of this Title. Programs providing opioid full agonist treatment medications must additionally obtain approval from a federally-approved accrediting body, and all other applicable regulatory entities.

(b) The provision of treatment services within local correctional facilities shall not require certification by the office; however, local correctional facilities must be in compliance with any other applicable State and Federal regulations. The office reserves the right to review protocols, delivery of services and discharge planning procedures of programs providing full agonist medications within local correctional facilities.