Sec. 5.8. (a) The state opioid treatment authority may take any of the following actions based on any grounds described in subsection (b):

(1) Issue a letter of correction.

(2) Reinspect an opioid treatment program facility.

(3) Deny renewal of, or revoke, any of the following:

(A) Specific approval to operate as an opioid treatment program.

(B) Certification of an opioid treatment facility.

(4) Impose a civil penalty in an amount not to exceed ten thousand dollars ($10,000) per violation.

     (b) The state opioid treatment authority may take action under subsection (a) based on any of the following grounds:

(1) Violation of this chapter or rules adopted under this chapter.

(2) Permitting, aiding, or abetting the commission of any illegal act in an opioid treatment program facility.

(3) Conduct or practice found by the state opioid treatment authority to be detrimental to the welfare of an opioid treatment program patient.

     (c) IC 4-21.5 applies to an action under this section.

As added by P.L.116-2008, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.181-2021, SEC.2.