§ 54-38-07 — Facilities for treatment of alcoholism - Contracts

The department may establish new facilities for the treatment of alcoholics and drug
dependent persons in areas of the state where a need exists and no private facilities are
available to contract for chemical abuse or dependency treatment services. The department
may contract for the treatment of alcohol and drug dependent persons by eligible vendors who
meet the standards of operations established by the department. When the department chooses
to contract, the department shall select eligible vendors who can provide economical and
appropriate treatment for alcohol and drug dependent persons. The department shall contract
for these services on the basis of the same unit costs incurred by the department in delivering
like services. Each contract entered into pursuant to this section must provide that the private
vendor-contractor will accept and treat each chemically dependent or chemical-abusing client
referred to the vendor pursuant to the contract. As used in this section, "standards of
operations" includes a determination by the department that the vendor is financially responsible
and will continue to provide services throughout the contract period.