# 42 CFR § 2.1: Statutory authority for confidentiality of substance use disorder patient records

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-42-2.1

## Section

- **Citation:** 42 CFR § 2.1
- **Heading:** Statutory authority for confidentiality of substance use disorder patient records
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 42—Public Health > CHAPTER I—PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES > SUBCHAPTER A—GENERAL PROVISIONS > PART 2—CONFIDENTIALITY OF SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER PATIENT RECORDS > Subpart A—Introduction

## Text

Title 42, United States Code, section 290dd-2(g) authorizes the Secretary to prescribe regulations to carry out the purposes of section 290dd-2. Such regulations may contain such definitions, and may provide for such safeguards and procedures, including procedures and criteria for the issuance and scope of orders under subsection 290dd-2(b)(2)(C), as in the judgment of the Secretary are necessary or proper to effectuate the purposes of section 290dd-2, to prevent circumvention or evasion thereof, or to facilitate compliance therewith.
[89 FR 12617, Feb. 16, 2024]

## Nearby sections

- [42 CFR § 2.1 § 2.1 Statutory authority for confidentiality of substance use disorder patient records.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-42-2.1.md)
- [42 CFR § 2.2 § 2.2 Purpose and effect.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-42-2.2.md)
- [42 CFR § 2.3 § 2.3 Civil and criminal penalties for violations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-42-2.3.md)
- [42 CFR § 2.4 § 2.4 Complaints of noncompliance.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-42-2.4.md)
- [42 CFR § 2.11 § 2.11 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-42-2.11.md)
- [42 CFR § 2.12 § 2.12 Applicability.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-42-2.12.md)
- [42 CFR § 2.13 § 2.13 Confidentiality restrictions and safeguards.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-42-2.13.md)
- [42 CFR § 2.14 § 2.14 Minor patients.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-42-2.14.md)
- [42 CFR § 2.15 § 2.15 Patients who lack capacity and deceased patients.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-42-2.15.md)
- [42 CFR § 2.16 § 2.16 Security for records and notification of breaches.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-42-2.16.md)
- [42 CFR § 2.17 § 2.17 Undercover agents and informants.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-42-2.17.md)
- [42 CFR § 2.18 § 2.18 Restrictions on the use of identification cards.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-42-2.18.md)
- [42 CFR § 2.19 § 2.19 Disposition of records by discontinued programs.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-42-2.19.md)
- [42 CFR § 2.20 § 2.20 Relationship to state laws.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-42-2.20.md)

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