NJ A3976

Requires applicants for residential substance use disorders treatment facility licenses to submit a financial audit conducted by an independent certified public accountant chosen by the Department of Health, with the applicant bearing the cost

Mandates criminal history background checks and fingerprinting for all owners and principals (those with 5% or more ownership interest) seeking licensure

Authorizes denial of license applications if financial audits reveal improper or questionable business practices, or if background checks reveal convictions involving dishonesty or fraud

Requires the Division of State Police to notify the Department of Health if any owner or principal is convicted of a crime after their initial background check, triggering a review of their eligibility

Mandates the Department of Health to conduct periodic unannounced inspections of licensed residential substance use disorders treatment facilities