New Jersey S1245 strengthens requirements for locating substance use disorder treatment centers near schools.

New Jersey S1245 amends existing laws to enhance the requirements for applicants seeking to establish a substance use disorder treatment center within 500 feet of a school. The bill mandates that applicants notify the municipal governing body and the county planning board before submitting a development application. It also requires the applicant to obtain a resolution from the municipal governing body demonstrating local support for the proposed treatment center. The Commissioner of Human Services is authorized to adopt rules and regulations governing the application process.

New Jersey S1245 strengthens requirements for locating substance use disorder treatment centers near schools.

New Jersey S1245 amends existing laws to enhance the requirements for applicants seeking to establish a substance use disorder treatment center within 500 feet of a school. The bill mandates that applicants notify the municipal governing body and the county planning board before submitting a development application. It also requires the applicant to obtain a resolution from the municipal governing body demonstrating local support for the proposed treatment center. The Commissioner of Human Services is authorized to adopt rules and regulations governing the application process.