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NC Gen Stat § 90-113.37A (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 90 - Medicine and Allied Occupations|Article 5C - North Carolina Substance Use Disorder Professional Practice Act.|§ 90-113.37A - Renewal of credential; lapse.

 90-113.37A. Renewal of credential; lapse.(a) Every person credentialed pursuant to this Article who desires to maintain his or her credentials shall apply to the Board for a renewal of certification or licensure every other year and pay to the treasurer the prescribed fee.(b) Renewal of licensure is subject to completion of at least 40 hours of the continuing education requirements established by the Board. Renewal of alcohol and drug counselor or prevention specialist certification is subject to completion of at least 60 hours of the continuing education requirements established by the Board. A certified alcohol and drug counselor shall submit a Board-approved supervision contract signed by the applicant and a practice supervisor documenting ongoing supervision at a ratio of one hour of supervision to every 40 hours of practice after certification is granted by the Board on a form provided by the Board. Any person certified by the Board as a certified alcoholism counselor or certified alcohol and drug counselor shall become a certified alcohol and drug counselor.A clinical supervisor shall complete at least 15 hours of substance use disorder clinical supervision training prior to the certificate being renewed. A certified criminal justice addictions professional shall complete at least 40 hours of continuing education that must be earned in the certified criminal justice addictions professional performance domains. A certified criminal justice addictions professional shall submit a Board-approved supervision contract signed by the criminal justice addictions professional and a practice supervisor documenting ongoing supervision at a ratio of one hour of supervision to every 40 hours of practice after certification is granted by the Board on a form provided by the Board.(c) Independent study hours shall compose no more than fifty percent (50%) of the total number of hours required for renewal.(d) A credential that is not renewed automatically lapses, unless the Board approves the late renewal of a credential upon the payment of a late fee.(e) No late renewal shall be granted more than five years after a certification or licensure expires.(f) A suspended credential may be renewed as provided in this section. This renewal does not entitle the credentialed person to engage in conduct or activity in violation of the order or judgment by which the credential was suspended, until the credential is reinstated. If a credential revoked on disciplinary grounds is reinstated and requires renewal, the credentialed person shall pay the renewal fee and any applicable late fee.(g) The Board shall establish the manner in which lapsed certification or licensure may be revived or extended.  (1993 (Reg. Sess., 1994), c. 685, s. 1; 1997-492, s. 6; 1999-164, s. 8; 2005-431, s. 1; 2019-240, s. 8(g).)
NC Gen Stat § 90-113.38 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 90 - Medicine and Allied Occupations|Article 5C - North Carolina Substance Use Disorder Professional Practice Act.|§ 90-113.38 - Maximums for certain fees.

 90-113.38. Maximums for certain fees.(a) (For effective until date - see note) The fee to obtain a certificate of certification as an alcohol and drug counselor, prevention specialist, clinical supervisor, substance abuse residential facility director, or certified criminal justice addictions professional may not exceed four hundred seventy-five dollars ($475.00). The fee to renew a certificate may not exceed one hundred fifty dollars ($150.00).(a) (For postponed effective date, see note) The fee to obtain a certificate of certification as an alcohol and drug counselor, prevention specialist, clinical supervisor, or certified criminal justice addictions professional may not exceed four hundred seventy-five dollars ($475.00). The fee to renew a certificate may not exceed one hundred fifty dollars ($150.00).(b) The fee to obtain a certificate of licensure for a clinical addictions specialist pursuant to deemed status shall not exceed one hundred fifty dollars ($150.00). The fee to renew a license for a clinical addictions specialist pursuant to deemed status shall not exceed one hundred dollars ($100.00). The fee to obtain a license for a clinical addictions specialist pursuant to all other procedures authorized by this Article shall not exceed four hundred seventy-five dollars ($475.00). The fee to renew the license shall not exceed one hundred fifty dollars ($150.00).(b1) The fee to obtain a registration as a registrant shall not exceed one hundred fifty dollars ($150.00). The fee to renew a registration shall not exceed one hundred fifty dollars ($150.00).(c) There shall be a reexamination fee of one hundred fifty dollars ($150.00) which shall be paid for each reexamination in addition to the fees authorized pursuant to subsection (a) of this section. There shall be a fee not to exceed twenty-five dollars ($25.00) for rescheduling any examination.(d) There shall be a fee not to exceed twenty-five dollars ($25.00) to obtain a written verification or additional copy of a credential issued by the Board.(e) There shall be a late renewal fee not to exceed one hundred twenty-five dollars ($125.00).(f) In addition to any other prescribed fees, the Board shall charge a fee not to exceed one hundred fifty dollars ($150.00) for each administration of the test an applicant must pass to be credentialed as a United States Department of Transportation substance use disorder professional.  (1993 (Reg. Sess., 1994), c. 685, s. 1; 1997-492, s. 7; 1998-217, s. 25(a); 2001-370, s. 4; 2005-431, s. 1; 2019-240, ss. 8(h), 9(e).)
NC Gen Stat § 90-113.39 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 90 - Medicine and Allied Occupations|Article 5C - North Carolina Substance Use Disorder Professional Practice Act.|§ 90-113.39 - Standards for credentials.

 90-113.39. Standards for credentials.The Board shall establish standards to credential substance abuse professionals. The credentialing standards of the International Certification and Reciprocity Consortium/Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse, Incorporated and the standards adopted by professional disciplines granted deemed status or their successor organizations may be used as guidelines for the Board's standards. The Board shall publish these required standards. (1993 (Reg. Sess., 1994), c. 685, s. 1; 1997-492, s. 8; 1999-164, s. 9; 2005-431, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 90-113.40A (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 90 - Medicine and Allied Occupations|Article 5C - North Carolina Substance Use Disorder Professional Practice Act.|§ 90-113.40A - Requirements for registration.

 90-113.40A. Requirements for registration.(a) Upon application and payment of the required fee, the Board shall issue a registration designating an applicant as a registrant if the applicant:(1) Provides documentation that he or she has received a high school diploma, or the equivalent, and evidence of any baccalaureate or advanced degrees the applicant has received.(2) Completes a registration application on a form provided by the Board.(3) Provides documentation of three hours of educational training in ethics.(4) Signs a form attesting to the applicant's commitment to adhere to the ethical standards adopted by the Board.(4a) Submits to a complete criminal history record check pursuant to G.S. 90-113.46A.(5) Signs a supervision contract provided by the Board that documents the proposed supervision process by an applicant supervisor.(b) Registrant status shall be maintained for a period of up to five years while the registrant is in the process of completing his or her requirements for credentials pursuant to this Article. If at the end of a five-year period a registrant has not obtained a credential under this Article, the Board shall renew the registration for up to an additional five-year period after the registrant pays the required fee and complies with all requirements for registration pursuant to G.S. 90-113.40A. The Board shall terminate the registration of any registrant who fails to renew his or her registration.(c) The registrant shall notify the Board of any criminal conviction imposed during the period of registration. (2001-370, s. 5; 2005-431, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 90-113.40B (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 90 - Medicine and Allied Occupations|Article 5C - North Carolina Substance Use Disorder Professional Practice Act.|§ 90-113.40B - Applicant supervision.

 90-113.40B. Applicant supervision.The Board shall designate a person as an applicant supervisor of individuals applying for registration, certification, or licensure as a substance use disorder professional as follows:(1) A certified clinical supervisor shall supervise a clinical supervisor intern.(2) A certified clinical supervisor or a clinical supervisor intern shall supervise a clinical addictions specialist applicant, or an alcohol and drug counselor applicant.(3) Repealed by Session Laws 2005-431, s. 1, effective September 22, 2005.(4) A certified prevention specialist with a minimum of three years of professional experience, a certified clinical supervisor, or a clinical supervisor intern shall supervise a registrant applying for certification as a prevention specialist.(5) Pursuant to the deemed status procedure under G.S. 90-113.41A, the supervision requirements described in subdivisions (1) through (4) of this section shall not apply to persons applying for licensure as a licensed clinical addictions specialist.(6) A criminal justice addictions professional applicant shall be supervised by a certified clinical supervisor or clinical supervisor intern.  (2001-370, s. 6; 2005-431, s. 1; 2019-240, s. 8(j).)
NC Gen Stat § 90-113.41 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 90 - Medicine and Allied Occupations|Article 5C - North Carolina Substance Use Disorder Professional Practice Act.|§ 90-113.41 - Examination.

 90-113.41. Examination.(a) Except for those individuals applying for licensure under G.S. 90-113.41A, applicants for certification or licensure under this Article shall file an application at least 60 days prior to the date of examination and upon the forms and in the manner prescribed by the Board. The application shall be accompanied by the appropriate fee. No portion of this fee is refundable. Applicants who fail an examination may apply for reexamination upon the payment of another examination fee.(b) Each applicant for certification or licensure under this Article shall be tested in an examination developed by the International Certification and Reciprocity Consortium/Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse, Incorporated and the standards adopted by professional disciplines granted deemed status or their successor organizations.(c) Applicants for certification or licensure shall be examined at a time and place and under the supervision that the Board determines. Examinations shall be given in this State at least twice each year.(d) Applicants may obtain their examination scores and may review their examination papers in accordance with rules the Board adopts and agreements between Board-authorized test development companies. (1993 (Reg. Sess., 1994), c. 685, s. 1; 1997-492, s. 10; 1999-164, s. 11; 2005-431, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 90-113.41A (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 90 - Medicine and Allied Occupations|Article 5C - North Carolina Substance Use Disorder Professional Practice Act.|§ 90-113.41A - Deemed status.

 90-113.41A. Deemed status.(a) To be granted deemed status by the Board, a credentialing body of a professional discipline or its designee shall demonstrate that its substance use disorder credentialing program substantially meets the following:(1) Each person to whom the credentialing body awards credentials following the effective date of this act meets and maintains minimum requirements in substance use disorder specific content areas. Each person also has a minimum of a master's degree with a clinical application in a human services field.(2) The body requires 180 hours, or the equivalent thereof, of substance use disorder specific education and training that covers the following content areas:a. Basic addiction and cross addiction Physiology and Pharmacology of Psychoactive drugs that are abused.b. Screening, assessment, and intake of clients.c. Individual, group, and family counseling.d. Treatment, planning, reporting, and record keeping.e. Crisis intervention.f. Case management and treatment resources.g. Ethics, legal issues, and confidentiality.h. Psychological, emotional, personality, and developmental issues.i. Co-occurring physical and mental disabilities.j. Special population issues, including age, gender, race, ethnicity, and health status.k. Traditions and philosophies of recovery treatment models and support groups.(3) The program requires one year or its equivalent of post-degree supervised clinical substance use disorder practice. At least fifty percent (50%) of the practice shall consist of direct substance use disorder clinical care.(b) The professional discipline seeking deemed status shall require its members to adhere to a code of ethical conduct and shall enforce that code with disciplinary action.(c) The Board may grant deemed status to any professional discipline that substantially meets the standards in this section. Once such status has been granted, an individual within the professional discipline may apply to the Board for the credential of licensed clinical addictions specialist.(d) The Standards Committee of the Board shall review the standards of each professional discipline every third year from the date it was granted deemed status to determine if the discipline continues to substantially meet the requirements of this section. If the Committee finds that a professional discipline no longer meets the requirements of this section, it shall report its findings to the Board at the Board's next regularly scheduled meeting. The deemed status standing of a professional discipline's credential may be discontinued by a two-thirds vote of the Board.  (1997-492, s. 11; 2005-431, s. 1; 2019-240, s. 8(k).)
NC Gen Stat § 90-113.41B (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 90 - Medicine and Allied Occupations|Article 5C - North Carolina Substance Use Disorder Professional Practice Act.|§ 90-113.41B - Change of name or address.

 90-113.41B. Change of name or address.Every person licensed, certified, or registered under the provisions of this Article shall give written notice to the Board of any change in his or her name or address within 60 business days after the change takes place. (2001-370, s. 8; 2005-431, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 90-113.42 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 90 - Medicine and Allied Occupations|Article 5C - North Carolina Substance Use Disorder Professional Practice Act.|§ 90-113.42 - Violations; exemptions.

 90-113.42. Violations; exemptions.(a) It shall be unlawful for any person not licensed or otherwise credentialed as a substance use disorder professional pursuant to this Article to engage in those activities set forth in the scope of practice of a substance use disorder professional under G.S. 90-113.31B, unless that person is regulated by another profession or is a registrant or intern as defined by this Article.(b) It is not the intent of this Article to regulate members of other regulated professions who provide substance use disorder services or consultation in the normal course of the practice of their profession.(c) This Article does not apply to any person registered, certified, or licensed by the State or federal government to practice any other occupation or profession while rendering substance use disorder services or consultation in the performance of the occupation or profession for which the person is registered, certified, or licensed.(d) (For effective until date - see note) Only individuals registered, certified, or licensed under this Article may use the title "Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor", "Certified Prevention Specialist", "Certified Clinical Supervisor", "Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist Associate", "Certified Substance Abuse Residential Facility Director", "Certified Criminal Justice Addictions Professional", "Alcohol and Drug Counselor Intern", "Provisional Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist", "Clinical Supervisor Intern", or "Registrant".(d) (For postponed effective date, see note) Only individuals registered, certified, or licensed under this Article may use the title "Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor", "Certified Prevention Specialist", "Certified Clinical Supervisor", "Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist Associate", "Certified Criminal Justice Addictions Professional", "Alcohol and Drug Counselor Intern", "Provisional Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist", "Clinical Supervisor Intern", or "Registrant".  (1993 (Reg. Sess., 1994), c. 685, s. 1; 1997-492, s. 12; 2005-431, s. 1; 2008-130, s. 5; 2012-72, s. 6; 2019-240, ss. 8(l), 9(f).)
NC Gen Stat § 90-113.45 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 90 - Medicine and Allied Occupations|Article 5C - North Carolina Substance Use Disorder Professional Practice Act.|§ 90-113.45 - Enjoining illegal practices.

 90-113.45. Enjoining illegal practices.(a) The Board may, if it finds that any person is violating any of the provisions of this Article or of the rules adopted pursuant to it, apply in its own name to the superior court for a temporary or permanent restraining order or injunction to restrain that person from continuing these illegal practices. The court may grant injunctive relief regardless of whether criminal prosecution or other action has been or may be instituted as a result of the violation. In the court's consideration of the issue of whether to grant or continue an injunction sought by the Board, a showing of conduct in violation of the terms of this Article shall be sufficient to meet any requirement of general North Carolina injunction law for irreparable damage.(b) The venue for actions brought under this section is the superior court of any county in which the illegal acts are alleged to have been committed or in the county where the defendant resides. (1993 (Reg. Sess., 1994), c. 685, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 90-113.46 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 90 - Medicine and Allied Occupations|Article 5C - North Carolina Substance Use Disorder Professional Practice Act.|§ 90-113.46 - Application of requirements of Article.

 90-113.46. Application of requirements of Article.All persons credentialed by the North Carolina Addictions Specialist Professional Practice Board, Inc., as of July 1, 1994, shall be credentialed by the Board pursuant to this Article. All these persons are subject to all the other requirements of this Article and of the rules adopted pursuant to it.  (1993 (Reg. Sess., 1994), c. 685, s. 1; 1997-492, s. 15; 2005-431, s. 1; 2019-240, s. 8(o).)
NC Gen Stat § 90-113.46A (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 90 - Medicine and Allied Occupations|Article 5C - North Carolina Substance Use Disorder Professional Practice Act.|§ 90-113.46A - Criminal history record checks of applicants for registration, certification, or licensure.

 90-113.46A. Criminal history record checks of applicants for registration, certification, or licensure.(a) All applicants for registration, certification, or licensure shall consent to a criminal history record check. Refusal to consent to a criminal history record check may constitute grounds for the Board to deny registration, certification, or licensure to an applicant. The Board shall ensure that the State and national criminal history of an applicant is checked. The Board shall be responsible for providing to the North Carolina Department of Public Safety the fingerprints of the applicant to be checked, a form signed by the applicant consenting to the criminal history record check and the use of fingerprints and other identifying information required by the State or National Repositories, the fee required by the Department of Public Safety for providing this service, and any additional information required by the Department of Public Safety. The Board shall keep all information obtained pursuant to this section confidential.(b) If an applicant's criminal history record check reveals one or more convictions as defined in G.S. 90-113.31A(14), the conviction shall not automatically bar issuance of a credential by the Board to the applicant. The Board shall consider all of the following factors regarding the conviction:(1) The level of seriousness of the crime.(2) The date of the crime.(3) The age of the person at the time of the conviction.(4) The circumstances surrounding the commission of the crime, if known.(5) The nexus between the criminal conduct of the person and the job duties of the position to be filled.(6) The person's prison, jail, probation, parole, rehabilitation, and employment records since the date the crime was committed.(7) The subsequent commission by the person of a crime as defined in G.S. 90-113.31A(14).If, after reviewing the factors, the Board determines that the grounds set forth in G.S. 90-113.44 exist, the Board may deny registration, certification, or licensure of the applicant. The Board may disclose to the applicant information contained in the criminal history record check that is relevant to the denial. The Board shall not provide a copy of the criminal history record check to the applicant. The applicant shall have the right to appear before the Board to appeal the Board's decision. However, an appearance before the full Board shall constitute an exhaustion of administrative remedies in accordance with Chapter 150B of the General Statutes.  (c) Limited Immunity. - The Board, its officers and employees, acting in good faith and in compliance with this section, shall be immune from civil liability for denying registration, certification, or licensure to an applicant based on information provided in the applicant's criminal history record check.  (2005-431, s. 1; 2014-100, s. 17.1(o).)
NC Gen Stat § 90-113.50 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 90 - Medicine and Allied Occupations|Article 5D - Control of Methamphetamine Precursors.|§ 90-113.50 - Title.

 90-113.50. Title.This Article shall be known and may be cited as the "Methamphetamine Lab Prevention Act of 2005." (2005-434, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 90-113.51 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 90 - Medicine and Allied Occupations|Article 5D - Control of Methamphetamine Precursors.|§ 90-113.51 - Definitions.

 90-113.51. Definitions.(a) For purposes of this Article, "pseudoephedrine product" means a product containing any detectable quantity of pseudoephedrine or ephedrine base, their salts or isomers, or salts of their isomers.(b) For purposes of this Article, a "retailer" means an individual or entity that is the general owner of an establishment where pseudoephedrine products are available for sale.(c) For purposes of this Article, the "Commission" means the Commission for Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities, and Substance Abuse Services. (2005-434, s. 1.)