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This bill establishes a mandatory certification program for "recovery residences," which are defined as homes providing an alcohol and drug-free living environment for individuals recovering from substance use disorder, or any business that presents itself as such housing. The bill requires the state to develop rules for this certification process, including a system for handling complaints, and mandates that certification be based on nationally recognized standards covering safety, recovery support, and resident rights. It also specifies that state agencies and funded service providers can only refer individuals to certified recovery residences, and that any residence advertising as such must be certified, licensed by the department, or be an Oxford House. Furthermore, the bill outlines specific operational and safety requirements for recovery residences to be eligible for potential exemptions from certain fire code requirements, and mandates that all operating recovery residences must file with the department to initiate the certification process within specific timeframes, with failure to comply potentially leading to a cease operations notice and prosecution.

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