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North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 10A - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Chapter 25 - MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PROVIDED › Subchapter P - MEDICAL-SURGICAL › Section .0400 - OTHER SERVICES › Section 25P .0401 - EXPIRED - PHYSICIAN SERVICES

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Authority
					 G.S.
					 108A-25(b);
					 108A-54;
					 108A-55;
					 42 C.F.R.
					 440.50;
					 42 C.F.R. 440.230(d);
					 42 C.F.R.
					 456.1;
Eff. February 1,
					 1976;
Readopted Eff. October 31, 1977;
Amended Eff.
					 October 1, 1986; January 1, 1986;
Transferred from
					 10A NCAC
					 22O .0404 Eff. May 1, 2012;
Expired Eff. August 1, 2016 pursuant to
					 G.S.
					 150B-21.3A.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 10A - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Chapter 25 - MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PROVIDED › Subchapter P - MEDICAL-SURGICAL › Section .0400 - OTHER SERVICES › Section 25P .0402 - REPEALED - CLINIC SERVICES

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Authority
					 G.S.
					 108A-25(b);
					 108A-54;
					 42 C.F.R.
					 440.20;
Eff. February 1,
					 1976;
Amended Eff. September 30, 1977;
Readopted Eff.
					 October 31, 1977;
Amended Eff. January 1, 1984;
Recodified from
					 10 NCAC
					 26B .0113 Eff. October 1, 1993;
Recodified from
					 10 NCAC
					 26B .0114 Eff. January 1, 1998;
Transferred from
					 10A NCAC
					 22O .0115 Eff. May 1, 2012;
Repealed Eff. June 1, 2019.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 10A - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Chapter 25 - MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PROVIDED › Subchapter P - MEDICAL-SURGICAL › Section .0400 - OTHER SERVICES › Section 25P .0403-.404 - EXPIRED

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Authority
					 G.S.
					 108A-25(b);
					 108A-54; S.L. 1985, c. 479, s.
					 86; 42 C.F.R.
					 440.60;
					 42 C.F.R. 440.230(d) Eff. February
					 1, 1976;
Amended Eff. September 30, 1977;
Readopted
					 Eff. October 31, 1977; Amended Eff. January 1, 2009; May 1, 1990; January 1,
					 1984;
Transferred from
					 10A NCAC
					 22O .0106,
					 22O .0405 Eff. May 1,
					 2012;
Expired Eff. August 1, 2016 pursuant to
					 G.S.
					 150B-21.3A.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 10A - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Chapter 25 - MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PROVIDED › Subchapter P - MEDICAL-SURGICAL › Section .0400 - OTHER SERVICES › Section 25P .0405 - ABORTION

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Lawful abortions shall be covered under Medicaid in
					 accordance with federal law.
Authority
					 G.S.
					 108A-25(b);
					 108A-54;
					 108A-56;
					 42 C.F.R.
					 440.90;
					 42 C.F.R. 441, Subpart
					 E;
Eff. March 16, 1976;
Amended Eff. August 24,
					 1977;
Readopted Eff. October 31, 1977;
Recodified from
					 10 NCAC
					 26B .0115 Eff. October 1, 1993;
Recodified from
					 10 NCAC
					 26B .0116 Eff. January 1, 1998;
Transferred from
					 10A NCAC
					 22O .0117 Eff. May 1, 2012;
Pursuant to
					 G.S.
					 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without
					 substantive public interest Eff. July 23,
					 2016.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 10A - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Chapter 25 - MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PROVIDED › Subchapter P - MEDICAL-SURGICAL › Section .0400 - OTHER SERVICES › Section 25P .0406 - LABORATORY AND X RAY SERVICES

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Authority
					 G.S.
					 108A-25(b);
					 108A-54;
					 42 C.F.R.
					 440.30;
					 40 C.F.R. 441.16; 42 C.F.R. Part
					 493;
Eff. February 1, 1976;
Readopted Eff. October 31,
					 1977;
Amended Eff. March 1, 1993; April 1, 1992;
Transferred from
					 10A NCAC
					 22O .0104(1)-(3) Eff. May 1,
					 2012;
Expired Eff. August 1, 2016 pursuant to
					 G.S.
					 150B-21.3A.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 10A - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Chapter 25 - MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PROVIDED › Subchapter S - OUT-OF-STATE SERVICES › Section .0200 - OUT-OF-STATE SERVICES › Section 25S .0201 - OUT OF STATE SERVICES

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Authority
					 G.S.
					 108A-25(b);
					 108A-54;
					 108A-55;
Eff.
					 September 30, 1977;
Readopted Eff. October 31, 1977;
Recodified from
					 10 NCAC
					 26B .0117 Eff. October 1, 1993;
Recodified from
					 10 NCAC
					 26B .0118 Eff. January 1, 1998;
Transferred from
					 10A NCAC
					 22O .0119 Eff. May 1, 2012;
Expired Eff. August 1, 2016 pursuant to
					 G.S.
					 150B-21.3A.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 10A - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Chapter 25 - MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PROVIDED › Subchapter U - RADIOLOGY › Section .0200 - X-RAY SERVICES › Section 25U .0201 - EXPIRED - LABORATORY AND X RAY SERVICES

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Authority
					 G.S.
					 108A-25(b);
					 108A-54;
					 42 C.F.R.
					 440.30;
					 40 C.F.R. 441.16; 42 C.F.R. Part
					 493;
Eff. February 1, 1976;
Readopted Eff. October 31,
					 1977;
Amended Eff. March 1, 1993; April 1, 1992;
Transferred from
					 10A NCAC
					 22O .0105(4)-(5) Eff. May 1,
					 2012;
Expired Eff. August 1, 2016 pursuant to
					 G.S.
					 150B-21.3A.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 10A - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Chapter 25 - MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PROVIDED › Subchapter W - TRANSPORTATION › Section .0200 - AMBULANCE SERVICES › Section 25W .0201 - EXPIRED - AMBULANCE SERVICES

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Authority
					 G.S.
					 108A-25(b);
					 108A-54;
					 42 C.F.R.
					 440.170;
Eff. February 1,
					 1976;
Readopted Eff. October 31, 1977;
Amended Eff.
					 October 1, 1995; January 1, 1995; March 1, 1993;
Transferred from
					 10A NCAC
					 22O .0110 Eff. May 1, 2012;
Expired Eff. August 1, 2016 pursuant to
					 G.S.
					 150B-21.3A.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 10A - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Chapter 26 - MENTAL HEALTH, GENERAL › Subchapter A - RULES OF PROCEDURE › Section .0100 - RULEMAKING PROCEDURES › Section 26A .0101 - AVAILABILITY OF THESE RULES

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A copy of all rules adopted by the Commission for Mental
					 Health Services and a copy of all rules adopted by the Department of Human
					 Resources for the Division of mental health services shall be available for
					 public inspection during regular office hours at the Raleigh office of the
					 Division, each of the regional offices of the Division and each of the
					 institutions of the Division.
Authority
					 G.S.
					 143B-147;
Eff. February 1,
					 1976;
Pursuant to
					 G.S.
					 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without
					 substantive public interest Eff. June 20,
					 2015.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 10A - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Chapter 26 - MENTAL HEALTH, GENERAL › Subchapter A - RULES OF PROCEDURE › Section .0100 - RULEMAKING PROCEDURES › Section 26A .0102 - SCOPE

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These rules apply to persons wishing to submit comments at
					 rule-making hearings or request additional information regarding proposed or
					 adopted rules.
Authority
					 G.S.
					 143B-10(j)(2);
					 143B-147;
					 150B-11;
Eff.
					 February 1, 1976;
Amended Eff. April 1, 1990; January 1, 1987;
					 April 1, 1984;
Pursuant to
					 G.S.
					 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without
					 substantive public interest Eff. June 20,
					 2015.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 10A - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Chapter 26 - MENTAL HEALTH, GENERAL › Subchapter A - RULES OF PROCEDURE › Section .0100 - RULEMAKING PROCEDURES › Section 26A .0103 - PETITIONS

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(a) Except for
				  petitions regarding the addition, deletion, or rescheduling of controlled
				  substances which are governed by
				  10A NCAC
				  26F .0117, any person wishing to submit a
				  petition requesting the adoption, amendment, or repeal of a rule by the
				  Commission or the Division Director shall address the petition to: A.P.A.
				  Coordinator, Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities and
				  Substance Abuse Services, 3001 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina
				  27699-3001.
(b) The petition shall
				  contain the following information:
(1) either
				  a draft of the proposed rule or a summary of its contents and the statutory
				  authority for the Commission or the Division Director to promulgate the
				  rule;
(2) reason for
				  proposal;
(3) effect on existing
				  rules;
(4) any data supporting the
				  proposal;
(5) effect of the
				  proposed rule on existing practices in the area involved, including cost
				  factors;
(6) names and addresses,
				  if known, of those most likely to be affected by the proposed rule;
				  and
(7) name and address of the
				  petitioner.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 10A - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Chapter 26 - MENTAL HEALTH, GENERAL › Subchapter A - RULES OF PROCEDURE › Section .0100 - RULEMAKING PROCEDURES › Section 26A .0104 - NOTICE

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(a) When a rule-making hearing is scheduled
				  for either the Commission or the Division Director, in response to a petition
				  or otherwise, the Division shall give notice of a public hearing. The notice
				  shall meet the requirements of
				  G.S.
				  150B-21.2.
(b) Persons desiring information in addition
				  to that provided in a particular rule-making notice shall contact the
				  Division's A.P.A. coordinator or other person specified in the hearing notice
				  according to the directions in the notice.
Authority
					 G.S.
					 143B-10(j)(2);
					 143B-18;
					 143B-147;
					 150B-11;
					 150B-12;
Eff.
					 February 1, 1976;
Amended Eff. January 1, 1987; April 1,
					 1984;
Pursuant to
					 G.S.
					 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without
					 substantive public interest Eff. June 20,
					 2015.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 10A - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Chapter 26 - MENTAL HEALTH, GENERAL › Subchapter A - RULES OF PROCEDURE › Section .0100 - RULEMAKING PROCEDURES › Section 26A .0105 - HEARINGS

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(a) Written
				  Submissions.
(1) Any person may file a
				  written submission containing data, comments, or arguments within the 30-day
				  period that the hearing record is open for written comments. The deadline for
				  written submissions shall be stated in the hearing notice.
(2) The written submission shall clearly
				  state the proposed rule to which the comments are addressed. Written
				  submissions shall be sent to the person and address specified in the hearing
				  notice.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 10A - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Chapter 26 - MENTAL HEALTH, GENERAL › Subchapter A - RULES OF PROCEDURE › Section .0100 - RULEMAKING PROCEDURES › Section 26A .0106 - JUSTIFICATION OF RULE-MAKING DECISION

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(a) Any
				  interested person, either prior to adoption of a rule or within 30 days
				  thereafter, who desires a concise statement of the principal reasons for and
				  against the adoption of a rule by the Commission or Division Director and the
				  factors that led to overruling the considerations urged against its adoption
				  may submit a request to: A.P.A. Coordinator, Division of Mental Health,
				  Developmental Disabilities and Substance Abuse Services, 3001 Mail Service
				  Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-3001.
(b) For purposes of this Rule, an "interested
				  person" shall be any person, group, or organization whose rights, duties, or
				  privileges might be affected by the adoption of the rule.
(c) The request shall be made in writing,
				  shall identify the rule or proposed rule involved, and shall contain a
				  statement of the reasons of interest.
Authority
					 G.S.
					 143B-10(j)(2);
					 143B-147;
					 150B-11;
					 150B-12;
Eff.
					 February 1, 1976;
Amended Eff. January 1, 1987; April 1,
					 1984;
Pursuant to
					 G.S.
					 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without
					 substantive public interest Eff. June 20,
					 2015.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 10A - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Chapter 26 - MENTAL HEALTH, GENERAL › Subchapter A - RULES OF PROCEDURE › Section .0100 - RULEMAKING PROCEDURES › Section 26A .0107 - RECORD OF RULE-MAKING PROCEEDINGS

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A record of all rule-making hearings shall be maintained by
					 the office of the Division's A.P.A. coordinator. The record shall be available
					 for public inspection during regular office hours and shall include:
(1) any petitions related to the
				  hearing,
(2) the hearing
				  notice,
(3) all written memoranda
				  and information submitted,
(4) a
				  transcript of the oral hearing,
(5)
				  any statement of reasons issued to an interested person according to Rule .0105
				  of this Section, and
(6) a final
				  draft of the rule.
The record shall be available for public inspection during
					 regular office hours.
Authority
					 G.S.
					 143B-10(j)(2);
					 143B-147;
					 150B-11;
Eff.
					 February 1, 1976;
Amended Eff. August 1, 1990; April 1, 1990;
					 January 1, 1987; April 1, 1984;
Pursuant to
					 G.S.
					 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without
					 substantive public interest Eff. June 20,
					 2015.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 10A - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Chapter 26 - MENTAL HEALTH, GENERAL › Subchapter A - RULES OF PROCEDURE › Section .0100 - RULEMAKING PROCEDURES › Section 26A .0108 - FEES

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Except when a statute provides otherwise, the Division may
					 charge a fee to cover the costs of meeting requests for information related to
					 the rule-making hearing including material, duplicating, mailing, and allocable
					 personnel costs.
Authority
					 G.S.
					 143B-147;
					 150B-11;
Eff.
					 February 1, 1976;
Amended Eff. April 1, 1984;
Pursuant
					 to G.S.
					 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without
					 substantive public interest Eff. June 20,
					 2015.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 10A - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Chapter 26 - MENTAL HEALTH, GENERAL › Subchapter A - RULES OF PROCEDURE › Section .0200 - CONTESTED CASES › Section 26A .0201 - SCOPE

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The procedures in this Section shall apply to all contested
					 cases coming under the authority of the Director or the authority of the
					 Commission.
Authority
					 G.S.
					 143B-10;
					 143B-147;
					 150B-22;
Eff.
					 January 1, 1980;
Amended Eff. April 1, 1990
Pursuant to
					 G.S.
					 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without
					 substantive public interest Eff. June 20,
					 2015.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 10A - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Chapter 26 - MENTAL HEALTH, GENERAL › Subchapter A - RULES OF PROCEDURE › Section .0200 - CONTESTED CASES › Section 26A .0202 - DEFINITIONS

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As used in this Section, the following terms shall have the
					 meaning specified:
(1) "Agency" is the
				  Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities and Substance Abuse
				  Services (DMH/DD/SAS) or the Commission for Mental Health, Developmental
				  Disabilities and Substance Abuse Services.
(2) "Contested case" means any agency
				  proceeding which is an opportunity for an administrative appeal and in which
				  the legal rights, duties or privileges of a party are required by law to be
				  determined. In particular, this includes appeals under the following statutes:
(a)
											G.S.
				  122C-26 (exceptions to standards established
				  by the Commission);
(b)
											G.S.
				  122C-24 (appeal from denial or revocation of
				  a license);
(c)
											G.S.
				  122C-27 (determination of non-compliance with
				  drug abuse standards); and
(d)
											G.S.
				  122C-151.2 (appeal from certain divisional
				  actions).
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 10A - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Chapter 26 - MENTAL HEALTH, GENERAL › Subchapter A - RULES OF PROCEDURE › Section .0200 - CONTESTED CASES › Section 26A .0203 - DETERMINATION OF CONTESTED CASE HEARING

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(a) Request for
				  Determination.
(1) Persons may at any time
				  request from the Director a determination of their legal rights, privileges, or
				  duties. Requests shall specify whether a hearing is desired.
(2) Requests shall be in writing and shall be
				  made only to the Director whether any hearing resulting from the request comes
				  under the authority of the Director or the Commission.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 10A - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Chapter 26 - MENTAL HEALTH, GENERAL › Subchapter A - RULES OF PROCEDURE › Section .0200 - CONTESTED CASES › Section 26A .0204 - CROSS-REFERENCE TO DEPARTMENTAL RULES

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Authority
					 G.S.
					 143B-10;
					 143B-147;
					 150B-22;
					 150B-34;
Eff.
					 January 1, 1980;
Amended Eff. April 1, 1990;
Pursuant
					 to G.S.
					 150B-21.3A, rule expired July 1,
					 2015.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 10A - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Chapter 26 - MENTAL HEALTH, GENERAL › Subchapter A - RULES OF PROCEDURE › Section .0300 - DECLARATORY RULINGS › Section 26A .0301 - SCOPE

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The procedures in this Section shall apply to all requests
					 for and issuance of declaratory rulings, whether arising under the authority of
					 the Director or of the Commission.
Authority
					 G.S.
					 143B-10;
					 143B-147;
					 150B-17;
Eff.
					 January 1, 1980;
Amended Eff. April 1, 1990;
Pursuant
					 to G.S.
					 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without
					 substantive public interest Eff. June 20,
					 2015.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 10A - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Chapter 26 - MENTAL HEALTH, GENERAL › Subchapter A - RULES OF PROCEDURE › Section .0300 - DECLARATORY RULINGS › Section 26A .0302 - DEFINITIONS

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(a) "Declaratory
				  ruling" means a formal and binding interpretation as specified in
				  G.S.
				  150B-4.
(b) "Petitioner" as used in this Section
				  means the person requesting a declaratory ruling from the agency.
Authority
					 G.S.
					 143B-10;
					 143B-147;
					 150B-17;
Eff.
					 January 1, 1980;
Amended Eff. April 1, 1990;
Pursuant
					 to G.S.
					 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without
					 substantive public interest Eff. June 20,
					 2015.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 10A - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Chapter 26 - MENTAL HEALTH, GENERAL › Subchapter A - RULES OF PROCEDURE › Section .0300 - DECLARATORY RULINGS › Section 26A .0303 - AUTHORITY TO MAKE DECLARATORY RULINGS

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The Director shall have the power to make all declaratory
					 rulings, whether arising under the authority of the Director or of the
					 Commission.
Authority
					 G.S.
					 143B-10;
					 143B-147;
					 150B-17;
Eff.
					 January 1, 1980;
Pursuant to
					 G.S.
					 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without
					 substantive public interest Eff. June 20,
					 2015.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 10A - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Chapter 26 - MENTAL HEALTH, GENERAL › Subchapter A - RULES OF PROCEDURE › Section .0300 - DECLARATORY RULINGS › Section 26A .0304 - PROCEDURES FOR REQUESTING DECLARATORY RULINGS

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(a) All
				  requests for declaratory rulings shall be by written petition and shall be
				  submitted to: The Director, Division of Division of Mental Health,
				  Developmental Disabilities and Substance Abuse Services, 3001 Mail Service
				  Center, NC 27699-3001.
(b) All
				  requests for a declaratory ruling shall include the following information:
(1) the name and address of the
				  petitioner;
(2) the statute or rule
				  to which the petition relates;
(3)
				  a concise statement of the manner in which the petitioner is aggrieved by the
				  rule or statute or its potential application to the petitioner; and
(4) the consequences of a failure to issue a
				  declaratory ruling.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 10A - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Chapter 26 - MENTAL HEALTH, GENERAL › Subchapter A - RULES OF PROCEDURE › Section .0300 - DECLARATORY RULINGS › Section 26A .0305 - ACTION ON REQUEST FOR DECLARATORY RULING

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(a) Whenever
				  the Director has good cause to believe that issuing a declaratory ruling is
				  undesirable, the Director may decline to issue one. In such cases, the Director
				  shall notify the petitioner in writing of the decision stating the reason for
				  the denial of a declaratory ruling.
(b) The Director may decline to issue a
				  declaratory ruling in the following specific circumstances:
(1) if the request for a declaratory ruling
				  addresses a situation or fact similar to those specifically considered at the
				  rule-making hearing and is found in the rule-making record;
(2) if the petitioner cannot show that the
				  circumstances are so changed since adoption of the rule that such a ruling
				  would be warranted; or
(3) if the
				  circumstances stated in the request indicate that there is a factual dispute
				  and a contested case hearing would be more appropriate.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 10A - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Chapter 26 - MENTAL HEALTH, GENERAL › Subchapter A - RULES OF PROCEDURE › Section .0300 - DECLARATORY RULINGS › Section 26A .0306 - PROCEDURES FOR ISSUING DECLARATORY RULINGS

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(a) The
				  declaratory ruling process may consist of written submissions, oral hearings or
				  such other procedures as may be deemed appropriate by the Director in the
				  particular case.
(b) The Director,
				  at his discretion, may notify persons who might be affected by the declaratory
				  ruling that they may submit written comments or make oral presentations at the
				  scheduled hearing.
Authority
					 G.S.
					 143B-10;
					 143B-147;
					 150B-17;
Eff.
					 January 1, 1980;
Pursuant to
					 G.S.
					 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without
					 substantive public interest Eff. June 20,
					 2015.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 10A - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Chapter 26 - MENTAL HEALTH, GENERAL › Subchapter A - RULES OF PROCEDURE › Section .0300 - DECLARATORY RULINGS › Section 26A .0307 - RECORD OF DECLARATORY RULING PROCEEDINGS

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A record of all declaratory ruling proceedings shall be
					 maintained by the Division's publications officer and shall be available for
					 public inspection during regular business hours. This record shall
					 contain:
(1) the original
				  request;
(2) all written memoranda
				  and information submitted;
(3) any
				  recording or transcript if an oral hearing is held; and
(4) a statement of the ruling or the reasons
				  for refusing to issue a ruling.
Authority
					 G.S.
					 143B-10;
					 143B-147;
					 150B-17;
Eff.
					 January 1, 1980;
Pursuant to
					 G.S.
					 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without
					 substantive public interest Eff. June 20,
					 2015.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 10A - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Chapter 26 - MENTAL HEALTH, GENERAL › Subchapter A - RULES OF PROCEDURE › Section .0300 - DECLARATORY RULINGS › Section 26A .0308 - NOTIFICATION OF COMMISSION

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The Director shall provide to the Commission Chairman a
					 copy of all declaratory rulings issued.
Authority
					 G.S.
					 143B-10;
					 143B-147;
					 150B-17;
Eff.
					 January 1, 1980;
Pursuant to
					 G.S.
					 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without
					 substantive public interest Eff. June 20,
					 2015.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 10A - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Chapter 26 - MENTAL HEALTH, GENERAL › Subchapter B - CONFIDENTIALITY RULES › Section .0100 - GENERAL RULES › Section 26B .0101 - PURPOSE AND SCOPE

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(a) The purpose of
				  the rules in this Subchapter is to set forth requirements for those who
				  collect, store and disseminate information on individuals who are served by
				  facilities, as defined in
				  G.S.
				  122C-3. The rules shall be used in
				  conjunction with the confidentiality requirements specified in
				  G.S.
				  122C-51 through
				  122C-56. Area and State
				  facilities shall comply with all Rules in this Subchapter; however, facilities,
				  as defined in
				  G.S.
				  122C-3, except Area and State facilities,
				  shall comply only with Rules .0103(b)(7) and .0111 of this
				  Subchapter.
(b) Area and State
				  facilities governed by these Rules include offices of the Division; regional
				  psychiatric hospitals, mental retardation centers and alcohol and drug abuse
				  treatment centers; State special care centers; schools for emotionally
				  disturbed children; area programs and their contract agencies; and other public
				  and private agencies, institutions or programs which are operated by or
				  contract with the Division for Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities or
				  Substance Abuse Services. All employees, students, volunteers or other
				  individuals who have access to or control over confidential information in
				  these facilities or programs shall abide by these Rules. However, local
				  hospitals that are accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of
				  Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) which contract with an area facility or
				  provide services for a State facility shall be excluded from these Rules and
				  the confidentiality policies of that accredited hospital shall apply. In
				  addition, education records generated by Alcohol and Drug Education Traffic
				  Schools (ADETS) and Drug Education Schools (DES) are excluded from these Rules
				  since the records maintained by such schools are considered public
				  records.
Authority
					 G.S.
					 122C-52;
					 122C-55;
					 131E-67;
					 143B-147;
Eff. July
					 1, 1979;
Amended Eff. November 2, 1992; February 1, 1991; February
					 1, 1986; July 15, 1980;
Pursuant to
					 G.S.
					 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without
					 substantive public interest Eff. June 20, 2015;
Amended Eff.
					 September 1, 2021.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 10A - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Chapter 26 - MENTAL HEALTH, GENERAL › Subchapter B - CONFIDENTIALITY RULES › Section .0100 - GENERAL RULES › Section 26B .0102 - GENERAL PROVISIONS

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(a) Area or state
				  facilities or individuals with access to or control over confidential
				  information shall take affirmative measures to safeguard such
				  information.
(b) Confidential
				  information may not be released or disclosed except in accordance with
				  G.S.
				  122C-51 through
				  122C-56 and the rules in this
				  Subchapter.
(c) Confidential
				  information regarding substance abusers shall be released or disclosed in
				  accordance with the federal regulations 42 C.F.R. Part 2, "Confidentiality of
				  Alcohol and Drug Abuse Patient Records", which are adopted by reference
				  pursuant to
				  G.S.
				  150B-14(c), unless the rules
				  in this Subchapter are more restrictive in which case the rules in this
				  Subchapter shall be followed.
(d)
				  Confidential information regarding infants and toddlers receiving early
				  intervention services who have or who are at risk for atypical development,
				  developmental delay or developmental disability shall be released or disclosed
				  in accordance with the federal regulations 34 C.F.R. Part 300, Subpart E,
				  Sections 300.560 through 300.575, which are adopted by reference pursuant to
				  G.S.
				  150B-14(c), unless the rules
				  in this Subchapter are more restrictive in which case the rules in this
				  Subchapter shall be followed.
(e)
				  Questions regarding interpretation of these Rules shall be directed to the
				  Client Records Consultant in the Institution Management Support Section of the
				  Division.
Authority
					 G.S.
					 122C-52;
					 131E-67;
					 143B-147;
					 150B-14;
Eff. July
					 1, 1979;
Amended Eff. February 1, 1991; March 1, 1990; February 1,
					 1986; January 1, 1984;
Pursuant to
					 G.S.
					 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without
					 substantive public interest Eff. June 20,
					 2015.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 10A - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Chapter 26 - MENTAL HEALTH, GENERAL › Subchapter B - CONFIDENTIALITY RULES › Section .0100 - GENERAL RULES › Section 26B .0103 - DEFINITIONS

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(a) The following
				  terms shall have the meanings specified in
				  G.S.
				  122C-3,
				  122C-4 and
				  122C-53:
(1) "Area board",
(2) "Area facility",
(3) "Confidential information",
(4) "Guardian",
(5) "Internal client advocate",
(6) "Legally responsible person",
(7) "Next of kin",
(8) "Provider of support services",
(9) "Secretary", and
(10) "State facility".
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 10A - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Chapter 26 - MENTAL HEALTH, GENERAL › Subchapter B - CONFIDENTIALITY RULES › Section .0100 - GENERAL RULES › Section 26B .0104 - LIABILITY OF PERSONS WITH ACCESS TO INFORMATION

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(a)
				  Individuals employed in area and state facilities and employees governed by the
				  State Personnel Act, G.S. Chapter 126, are subject to suspension, dismissal or
				  disciplinary action for failure to comply with the rules in this
				  Subchapter.
(b) Individuals, other
				  than employees but including students and volunteers, who are agents of the
				  Department of Health and Human Services who have access to confidential
				  information in an area or state facility who fail to comply with the rules in
				  this Subchapter shall be denied access to confidential information by the
				  facility.
Authority
					 G.S.
					 122C-52;
					 131E-67;
					 143B-147(a)(6);
Eff. July 1, 1979;
Amended Eff. March 1, 1990; February 1, 1986;
					 July 15, 1980;
Pursuant to
					 G.S.
					 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without
					 substantive public interest Eff. June 20,
					 2015.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 10A - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Chapter 26 - MENTAL HEALTH, GENERAL › Subchapter B - CONFIDENTIALITY RULES › Section .0100 - GENERAL RULES › Section 26B .0105 - OWNERSHIP OF RECORDS

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(a) All records,
				  including those which contain confidential information which are generated in
				  connection with the performance of any function of an area or state facility,
				  are the property of the facility.
(b) Original client records may be removed
				  from an area or state facility premises only under the following conditions:
(1) in accordance with a subpoena to produce
				  document or object or other order of the court or when client records are
				  needed for district court hearings held in accordance with Article 5 of Chapter
				  122C of the N.C. General Statutes;
(2) whenever client records are needed for
				  treatment/habilitation or audit purposes, records may be transported within an
				  area facility or between state facilities;
(3) in situations where the facility
				  determines it is not feasible or practical to copy the client record or
				  portions thereof, client records may be securely transported to a local health
				  care provider, provided the record remains in the custody of a delegated
				  employee;
(4) whenever a client
				  expires at an area or state facility and an autopsy is to be conducted, the
				  client record may be transported to the agency wherein the autopsy will be
				  performed provided the agency complies with Rule .0108 of this
				  Subchapter.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 10A - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Chapter 26 - MENTAL HEALTH, GENERAL › Subchapter B - CONFIDENTIALITY RULES › Section .0100 - GENERAL RULES › Section 26B .0106 - ALTERATIONS IN THE CLIENT RECORD

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A client or a client's legally responsible person may
					 contest the accuracy, completeness or relevancy of information in the client
					 record and may request alteration of such information. Alterations shall be
					 made as follows:
(1) whenever a
				  clinical staff member concurs that such alteration is justified, the area or
				  state facility shall identify the contested portion of the record and allow the
				  insertion of the alteration as an addendum to the contested portion of the
				  client record; however, the original portion of the written record may not be
				  deleted; or
(2) whenever a clinical
				  staff member does not concur that such alteration is justified, the area or
				  state facility shall identify the contested portion of the record and allow a
				  statement relative to the contested portion to be added to the client record
				  which shall be recorded on a separate form and not on the original portion of
				  the record which is being contested. Such statement shall be made a permanent
				  part of the client's record and shall be released or disclosed along with the
				  contested portion of the record.
Authority
					 G.S.
					 122C-52;
					 122C-53;
					 131E-67;
					 143B-147(a)(6);
Eff. July 1, 1979;
Amended Eff. March 1, 1990; February 1,
					 1986;
Pursuant to
					 G.S.
					 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without
					 substantive public interest Eff. June 20,
					 2015.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 10A - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Chapter 26 - MENTAL HEALTH, GENERAL › Subchapter B - CONFIDENTIALITY RULES › Section .0100 - GENERAL RULES › Section 26B .0107 - SECURITY OF CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION

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(a) Each
				  area or state facility that maintains records with confidential information
				  shall provide a secure place for the storage of records and shall develop
				  written policies and procedures regarding controlled access to those
				  records.
(b) Each area or state
				  facility shall ensure that only authorized employees or other individuals
				  authorized by the facility director have access to the records.
(c) Each area or state facility director
				  shall ensure that a clinical staff member is present in order to explain and
				  protect the record when a client or a client's legally responsible person comes
				  to the facility to review the client record. A delegated employee shall
				  document such review in the client's record.
(d) Each area or state facility that
				  maintains confidential information in an automated data processing system shall
				  develop written policies and procedures regarding the provision of safeguards
				  to ensure controlled access to such information.
Authority
					 G.S.
					 122C-52;
					 131E-67;
					 143B-147(a)(6);
Eff. July 1, 1979;
Amended Eff. February 1, 1986;
Pursuant to
					 G.S.
					 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without
					 substantive public interest Eff. June 20,
					 2015.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 10A - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Chapter 26 - MENTAL HEALTH, GENERAL › Subchapter B - CONFIDENTIALITY RULES › Section .0100 - GENERAL RULES › Section 26B .0108 - ASSURANCE OF CONFIDENTIALITY

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(a) The
				  area or state facility director shall make known to all employees, students,
				  volunteers and all other individuals with access to confidential information
				  the provisions of the rules in this Subchapter and
				  G.S.
				  122C-52 through
				  122C-56. The facility shall
				  develop written policies and procedures in accordance with the rules of this
				  Subchapter and applicable statutes and provide training to all individuals with
				  access to confidential information.
(b) Such individuals shall indicate an
				  understanding of the requirements governing confidentiality by signing a
				  statement of understanding and compliance. Employees shall sign such statement
				  upon employment and, again, whenever revisions are made in the requirements.
				  Such statement shall contain the following information:
(1) date and signature of the individual and
				  his title;
(2) name of area or
				  state facility;
(3) statement of
				  understanding;
(4) agreement to
				  hold information confidential; and
(5) acknowledgement of civil penalties and
				  disciplinary action for improper release or disclosure.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 10A - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Chapter 26 - MENTAL HEALTH, GENERAL › Subchapter B - CONFIDENTIALITY RULES › Section .0100 - GENERAL RULES › Section 26B .0109 - REVIEW OF DECISIONS

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Clients, clients' legally responsible persons or employees
					 may request a review of any decisions made under the rules in this Subchapter
					 by the area or state facility director, or, if elsewhere within the Division,
					 by the Division director.
Authority
					 G.S.
					 122C-52;
					 131E-67;
					 143B-147(a)(6);
Eff. February 1, 1986;
Pursuant to
					 G.S.
					 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without
					 substantive public interest Eff. June 20,
					 2015.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 10A - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Chapter 26 - MENTAL HEALTH, GENERAL › Subchapter B - CONFIDENTIALITY RULES › Section .0100 - GENERAL RULES › Section 26B .0110 - INFORMATION RECEIVED FROM OTHER AGENCIES/INDIVIDUALS

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Whenever an area or state facility receives confidential
					 information from another facility, agency or individual, then such information
					 shall be treated as any other confidential information generated by the area or
					 state facility. Release or disclosure of such information shall be governed by
					 the rules of this Subchapter.
Authority
					 G.S.
					 122C-52;
					 131E-67;
					 143B-147;
Eff.
					 February 1, 1986;
Amended Eff. March 1, 1990;
Pursuant
					 to G.S.
					 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without
					 substantive public interest Eff. June 20,
					 2015.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 10A - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Chapter 26 - MENTAL HEALTH, GENERAL › Subchapter B - CONFIDENTIALITY RULES › Section .0100 - GENERAL RULES › Section 26B .0111 - INFORMATION PROVIDED TO FAMILY/OTHERS

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Information shall be provided to the next of kin or other
					 family member, who has a legitimate role in the therapeutic services offered,
					 or other person designated by the client or his legally responsible person in
					 accordance with
					 G.S.
					 122C-55(j) through
					 (l).
Authority
					 G.S.
					 122C-52;
					 122C-55;
					 131E-67;
					 143B-147;
Eff.
					 November 2, 1992;
Pursuant to
					 G.S.
					 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without
					 substantive public interest Eff. June 20,
					 2015.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 10A - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Chapter 26 - MENTAL HEALTH, GENERAL › Subchapter B - CONFIDENTIALITY RULES › Section .0200 - RELEASE OF CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION WITH CONSENT › Section 26B .0201 - CONSENT FOR RELEASE

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Area or state facility employees may not release any
					 confidential information until a Consent for Release form as described in Rules
					 .0202 and .0203 of this Section has been obtained. Disclosure without
					 authorization shall be in accordance with
					 G.S.
					 122C-52 through
					 122C-56 and Section .0300 of
					 this Subchapter.
Authority
					 G.S.
					 122C-52;
					 122C-53;
					 131E-67;
					 143B-147(a)(6);
Eff. July 1, 1979;
Amended Eff. February 1, 1986;
Pursuant to
					 G.S.
					 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without
					 substantive public interest Eff. June 20,
					 2015.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 10A - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Chapter 26 - MENTAL HEALTH, GENERAL › Subchapter B - CONFIDENTIALITY RULES › Section .0200 - RELEASE OF CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION WITH CONSENT › Section 26B .0202 - CONSENT FOR RELEASE FORM

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(a) When consent
				  for release of information is obtained by an area or state facility covered by
				  the rules in this Subchapter, a Consent for Release form containing the
				  information set out in this Paragraph shall be utilized. The consent form shall
				  contain the following information:
(1)
				  client's name;
(2) name of facility
				  releasing the information;
(3) name
				  of individual or individuals, agency or agencies to whom information is being
				  released;
(4) information to be
				  released;
(5) purpose for the
				  release;
(6) length of time consent
				  is valid;
(7) a statement that the
				  consent is subject to revocation at any time except to the extent that action
				  has been taken in reliance on the consent;
(8) signature of the client or the client's
				  legally responsible person; and
(9)
				  date consent is signed.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 10A - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Chapter 26 - MENTAL HEALTH, GENERAL › Subchapter B - CONFIDENTIALITY RULES › Section .0200 - RELEASE OF CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION WITH CONSENT › Section 26B .0203 - PERSONS WHO MAY SIGN CONSENT FOR RELEASE

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The following persons may sign a consent for release of
					 confidential information:
(1) a
				  competent adult client;
(2) the
				  client's legally responsible person;
(3) a minor client under the following
				  conditions:
(a) pursuant to
				  G.S.
				  90-21.5 when seeking services for veneral
				  disease and other diseases reportable under
				  G.S.
				  130A-135, pregnancy, abuse of controlled
				  substances or alcohol, or emotional disturbances;
(b) when married or divorced;
(c) when emancipated by a decree issued by a
				  court of competent jurisdiction;
(d) when a member of the armed forces;
				  or
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 10A - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Chapter 26 - MENTAL HEALTH, GENERAL › Subchapter B - CONFIDENTIALITY RULES › Section .0200 - RELEASE OF CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION WITH CONSENT › Section 26B .0204 - VERIFICATION OF AUTHORIZATION IN CASES OF DOUBT

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Whenever the validity of an authorization is in question,
					 an area or state facility employee shall contact the client or the client's
					 legally responsible person to confirm that the consent is valid. Such
					 determination of validity of the consent shall be documented in the client
					 record.
Authority
					 G.S.
					 122C-52;
					 122C-53;
					 131E-67;
					 143B-147(a)(6);
Eff. July 1, 1979;
Amended Eff. February 1, 1986;
Pursuant to
					 G.S.
					 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without
					 substantive public interest Eff. June 20,
					 2015.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 10A - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Chapter 26 - MENTAL HEALTH, GENERAL › Subchapter B - CONFIDENTIALITY RULES › Section .0200 - RELEASE OF CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION WITH CONSENT › Section 26B .0205 - INFORMED CONSENT

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Prior to obtaining a consent for release of confidential
					 information, a delegated employee shall inform the client or his legally
					 responsible person that the provision of services is not contingent upon such
					 consent and of the need for such release. The client or legally responsible
					 person shall give consent voluntarily.
Authority
					 G.S.
					 122C-52;
					 122C-53;
					 131E-67;
					 143B-147(a)(6);
Eff. July 1, 1979;
Amended Eff. February 1, 1986; July 15,
					 1980;
Pursuant to
					 G.S.
					 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without
					 substantive public interest Eff. June 20,
					 2015.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 10A - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Chapter 26 - MENTAL HEALTH, GENERAL › Subchapter B - CONFIDENTIALITY RULES › Section .0200 - RELEASE OF CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION WITH CONSENT › Section 26B .0206 - PERSONS DESIGNATED TO RELEASE CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION

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The area or state facility director shall be responsible
					 for the release of confidential information but may delegate the authority for
					 release to other persons under his supervision. The delegation shall be in
					 writing.
Authority
					 G.S.
					 122C-52;
					 131E-67;
					 143B-147;
Eff. July
					 1, 1979;
Amended Eff. March 1, 1990; February 1, 1986;
Pursuant to
					 G.S.
					 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without
					 substantive public interest Eff. June 20,
					 2015.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 10A - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Chapter 26 - MENTAL HEALTH, GENERAL › Subchapter B - CONFIDENTIALITY RULES › Section .0200 - RELEASE OF CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION WITH CONSENT › Section 26B .0207 - DOCUMENTATION OF RELEASE

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Whenever confidential information is released with consent,
					 a delegated employee shall ensure that the release is placed in the client
					 record.
Authority
					 G.S.
					 122C-52;
					 122C-53;
					 131E-67;
					 143B-147(a)(6);
Eff. July 1, 1979;
Amended Eff. January 1, 2005; February 1,
					 1986;
Pursuant to
					 G.S.
					 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without
					 substantive public interest Eff. June 20,
					 2015.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 10A - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Chapter 26 - MENTAL HEALTH, GENERAL › Subchapter B - CONFIDENTIALITY RULES › Section .0200 - RELEASE OF CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION WITH CONSENT › Section 26B .0208 - PROHIBITION AGAINST REDISCLOSURE

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(a) Area or
				  state facilities releasing confidential information shall inform the recipient
				  that redisclosure of such information is prohibited without client
				  consent.
(b) A stamp may be used to
				  fulfill this requirement.
Authority
					 G.S.
					 122C-52;
					 131E-67;
					 143B-147(a)(6);
Eff. July 1, 1979;
Amended Eff. February 1, 1986;
Pursuant to
					 G.S.
					 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without
					 substantive public interest Eff. June 20,
					 2015.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 10A - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Chapter 26 - MENTAL HEALTH, GENERAL › Subchapter B - CONFIDENTIALITY RULES › Section .0200 - RELEASE OF CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION WITH CONSENT › Section 26B .0209 - RELEASE TO HUMAN RIGHTS COMMITTEE MEMBERS

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(a) Human
				  Rights Committee members may have access to confidential information only upon
				  written consent of the client or the client's legally responsible
				  person.
(b) A delegated employee
				  shall release confidential information upon written consent to Human Rights
				  Committee members only when such members are engaged in fulfilling their
				  function as set forth in
				  10A NCAC
				  28A .0207, and when involved in or being
				  consulted in connection with the training or treatment of the client.
Authority
					 G.S.
					 122C-52;
					 122C-53;
					 122C-64;
					 131E-67;
					 143B-147(a)(6);
Eff. July 15, 1980;
Amended Eff. February 1, 1986;
Pursuant to
					 G.S.
					 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without
					 substantive public interest Eff. June 20,
					 2015.