30:9A-20 - Construction of act - New Jersey Statutes

30:9A-20  Construction of act.

3.Nothing in this act shall be construed to:

a.limit the authority of the Department of Health and Senior Services with respect to the licensure of a health care facility pursuant to P.L.1971, c.136 (C.26:2H-1 et seq.), regardless of whether the facility operates a separate psychiatric unit or service, or limit the authority of the Department of Human Services with respect to the licensure of an alcohol treatment facility pursuant to P.L.1975, c.305 (C.26:2B-7 et seq.), or the issuance of a certificate of approval to a narcotic and drug abuse treatment center pursuant to P.L.1970, c.334 (C.26:2G-21 et seq.);

b.require the licensure of any facility or center referenced in subsection a. of this section by the Department of Human Services; or

c.require licensure of a mental health agency which does not provide a mental health program that is subject to regulations adopted by the commissioner or the Commissioner of Children and Families, as applicable.

L.1995, c.321, s.3; amended 2006, c.47, s.173.