This page provides information for the public regarding proposed revisions to Article 75-09.1 of the North Dakota Administrative Code, including the goals of the updates, related materials, and progress throughout the administrative rulemaking process
View the draft Administrative Code changes here.
The Division's goals in updating the administrative code are:
- Ensure the health and safety of individuals served by Substance Use Disorder Treatment Programs
- Improve access to services for individuals
- Reduce regulatory burden for providers
- Increase clarity for providers on requirements
- Align to legal and best practice updates that have occurred since the last code revisions, including;
- ASAM 4th edition
- DSM 5
- Updates in ND Century Code
- Updates in Code of Federal Regulations
- ASAM 4th edition
Any feedback or comments on the draft should be submitted in writing no later than 5:00 p.m. CT June 12, 2024 and must be sent via email to sudtxteam@nd.gov
North Dakota Administrative Code Rule Revision
The information below provides an overview of the rulemaking process for the proposed revisions to North Dakota Administrative Code Article 75-09.1. What We Expect to Happen Next outlines the remaining steps, while Where We Are Now summarizes what has been completed and the current status of the project.
What We Expect to Happen Next
Where We Are Now
Spring 2024
Draft revisions released for public review.
June 12, 2024
Public comment period closed.
2024–2026
Public comments reviewed, draft language refined, and ASAM 4th Edition training provided to clinicians across North Dakota.
July 5, 2025
Memorandum #1 published summarizing stakeholder feedback, project updates, and the anticipated timeline for beginning the formal rulemaking process with an expected effective date of July 1, 2026.
July 1, 2026
Original anticipated effective date identified as the new ND Admin Code promulgation date.
July 1, 2026
Memorandum #2 provided to providers and stakeholders announcing the updated timeline and the new anticipated effective date of July 1, 2027, following completion of the formal administrative rulemaking process and required approvals.
Current Status
Rule revisions and implementation planning are continuing. The project is expected to move into the formal administrative rulemaking process according to the timeline above.
Current Anticipated Effective Date
July 1, 2027, pending completion of the formal rulemaking process and required approvals.
Documents
- Draft Administrative Code Changes
- Memorandum #1
- Memorandum #2
The revisions are intended to modernize the administrative code and align to ASAM 4th Edition, align with current laws and best practices.
No. The proposed revisions are currently moving through the administrative rulemaking (promulgation) process and are not yet in effect.
The anticipated effective date is July 1, 2027, pending completion of the administrative rulemaking process and all required approvals.
No immediate changes are required until the revised administrative code becomes effective. The Behavioral Health Division will communicate implementation expectations and timelines as additional information becomes available.
Yes. The Behavioral Health Division has previously provided ASAM 4th Edition training in 2024-2025, but anticipates providing educational resources and implementation guidance before the revised rules become effective.
Updates, memorandums, timelines, and supporting documents will be posted on this webpage as they become available.
For questions regarding the proposed revisions, please contact the Behavioral Health Division at sudtxteam@nd.gov.