# D.C. Code § 31-3106: Certification of nonhospital residential facilities and outpatient treatment facilities

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T31_C31_S31-3106

## Section

- **Citation:** D.C. Code § 31-3106
- **Heading:** Certification of nonhospital residential facilities and outpatient treatment facilities
- **Jurisdiction:** District of Columbia
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** DC Code / Title 31 / Chapter 31 / § 31-3106

## Text

(a) The Mayor shall certify qualifying nonhospital residential facilities and outpatient treatment facilities in the District in accordance with rules issued pursuant to § 31-3111 .
(b) Each certification issued by the Mayor shall state whether the facility is certified as a provider of treatment for drug abuse, alcohol abuse, mental illness, or a combination of these that shall be specified.
(c) To qualify for certification, a nonhospital residential facility or outpatient treatment facility shall demonstrate that:
(1) It offers an organized program for the treatment of drug abuse, alcohol abuse, mental illness, or any combination of these;
(2) It operates under the day-to-day supervision of an individual with demonstrable training and experience in the treatment of drug abuse, alcohol abuse, or mental illness;
(3) It employs sufficient numbers of professional staff members to deliver adequately the services offered to its patient caseload; and
(4) It offers and has the capacity to provide services for the durations specified in §§ 31-3103 and 31-3104 .
(d) Nothing in this section shall be construed as superseding the requirements of chapter 5 of Title 44 .
(e) Any certification issued pursuant to this section shall be issued as a Public Health: Human Services Facility endorsement to a basic business license under the basic business license system as set forth in subchapter I-A of Chapter 28 of Title 47 .

## Nearby sections

- [D.C. Code § 31-3101 § 31-3101. Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T31_C31_S31-3101.md)
- [D.C. Code § 31-3102 § 31-3102. Coverage.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T31_C31_S31-3102.md)
- [D.C. Code § 31-3103 § 31-3103. Drug abuse and alcohol abuse benefits.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T31_C31_S31-3103.md)
- [D.C. Code § 31-3104 § 31-3104. Mental illness benefits.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T31_C31_S31-3104.md)
- [D.C. Code § 31-3105 § 31-3105. Exemptions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T31_C31_S31-3105.md)
- [D.C. Code § 31-3106 § 31-3106. Certification of nonhospital residential facilities and outpatient treatment facilities.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T31_C31_S31-3106.md)
- [D.C. Code § 31-3107 § 31-3107. Preservation of certain benefits.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T31_C31_S31-3107.md)
- [D.C. Code § 31-3108 § 31-3108. Notification of coverage and benefits.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T31_C31_S31-3108.md)
- [D.C. Code § 31-3109 § 31-3109. Filing and rate requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T31_C31_S31-3109.md)
- [D.C. Code § 31-3110 § 31-3110. Health maintenance organizations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T31_C31_S31-3110.md)
- [D.C. Code § 31-3111 § 31-3111. Duties of Mayor.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T31_C31_S31-3111.md)
- [D.C. Code § 31-3112 § 31-3112. Excluded programs.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T31_C31_S31-3112.md)

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