North Carolina § 122C-21 Purpose

North Carolina Statutes

§ 122C-21 — Purpose

North Carolina § 122C-21

Ch. 122CMental Health, Developmental Disabilities, and Substance Abuse Act of 1985

Art. 2Licensure of Facilities for Individuals With Mental Health Disorders, Developmental Disabilities, and Substance Use Disorders

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N.C. Gen. Stat. § 122C-21 (2026).

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The purpose of this Article is to provide for licensure of facilities for the individuals with mental health disorders, developmental disabilities, and substance use disorders by the development, establishment, and enforcement of basic rules governing both of the following:

(1)The provision of services to individuals who receive services from licensable facilities as defined by this Chapter.

(2)The construction, maintenance, and operation of these licensable facilities that in the light of existing knowledge will ensure safe and adequate treatment of these individuals. The Department shall ensure that licensable facilities are inspected every two years to determine compliance with physical plant and life-safety requirements. (1983, c. 718, s. 1; 1985, c. 589, s. 2; 1989, c. 625, s. 4; 20

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The purpose of this Article is to provide for licensure of facilities for the individuals with mental health disorders, developmental disabilities, and substance use disorders by the development, establishment, and enforcement of basic rules governing both of the following:
(1) The provision of services to individuals who receive services from licensable facilities as defined by this Chapter.
(2) The construction, maintenance, and operation of these licensable facilities that in the light of existing knowledge will ensure safe and adequate treatment of these individuals. The Department shall ensure that licensable facilities are inspected every two years to determine compliance with physical plant and life-safety requirements. (1983, c. 718, s. 1; 1985, c. 589, s. 2; 1989, c. 625, s. 4; 2005-276, s. 10.40A(c); 2021-77, s. 7.4(b).)