# 42 C.F.R. § 2.18 (2026): Restrictions on the use of identification cards

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T42_P2_S2_18

## Section

- **Citation:** 42 C.F.R. § 2.18 (2026)
- **Heading:** Restrictions on the use of identification cards
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 42 CFR: Public Health / Chapter I: PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES / Part 2: CONFIDENTIALITY OF SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER PATIENT RECORDS / Subpart B: General Provisions / § 2.18: § 2.18   Restrictions on the use of identification cards.

## Text

No person may require any patient to carry in their immediate possession while away from the part 2 program premises any card or other object which would identify the patient as having a substance use disorder. This section does not prohibit a person from requiring patients to use or carry cards or other identification objects on the premises of a part 2 program.

## Nearby sections

- [42 C.F.R. § 2.11 (2026) § 2.11   Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T42_P2_S2_11.md)
- [42 C.F.R. § 2.12 (2026) § 2.12   Applicability.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T42_P2_S2_12.md)
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- [42 C.F.R. § 2.14 (2026) § 2.14   Minor patients.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T42_P2_S2_14.md)
- [42 C.F.R. § 2.15 (2026) § 2.15   Patients who lack capacity and deceased patients.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T42_P2_S2_15.md)
- [42 C.F.R. § 2.16 (2026) § 2.16   Security for records and notification of breaches.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T42_P2_S2_16.md)
- [42 C.F.R. § 2.17 (2026) § 2.17   Undercover agents and informants.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T42_P2_S2_17.md)
- [42 C.F.R. § 2.18 (2026) § 2.18   Restrictions on the use of identification cards.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T42_P2_S2_18.md)
- [42 C.F.R. § 2.19 (2026) § 2.19   Disposition of records by discontinued programs.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T42_P2_S2_19.md)
- [42 C.F.R. § 2.20 (2026) § 2.20   Relationship to state laws.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T42_P2_S2_20.md)
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- [42 C.F.R. § 2.22 (2026) § 2.22   Notice to patients of Federal confidentiality requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T42_P2_S2_22.md)
- [42 C.F.R. § 2.23 (2026) § 2.23   Patient access and restrictions on use and disclosure.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T42_P2_S2_23.md)
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