12VAC35-260-20. Recovery residence.
A. Any person, nonprofit organization, or business entity seeking to operate a recovery residence under this chapter shall for each location (i) meet the qualifications, policies, and practices of a credentialing entity and hold a credential, accreditation, or charter from the Virginia Association of Recovery Residences or Oxford House, Inc.; and (ii) be certified by DBHDS.
B. A recovery residence seeking to be certified by DBHDS shall:
1. Submit a completed application on a form provided by DBHDS;
2. Provide evidence of accreditation by a charter from or membership in a credentialing entity listed in this section; and
3. Provide evidence that the recovery residence complies with any minimum square footage requirements related to beds and sleeping rooms established by the credentialing entity or the square footage requirements set forth in § 36-105.4 of the Code of Virginia, whichever is greater.
Statutory Authority
§§ 37.2-203 and 37.2-431.1 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from Virginia Register Volume 36, Issue 11, eff. March 7, 2020; Errata, 36:13 VA.R. 1967 February 17, 2020; amended, Virginia Register Volume 40, Issue 9, eff. February 1, 2024.