171(b) 172Adopt rules for the administration and financial management of DUI programs, including, but not limited to:1881. 189Rules governing the types of expenditures that may be made by DUI programs from funds paid by persons attending such programs.
2102. 211Rules for financial reporting that require data on DUI programs expenditures in sufficient detail to support reasonable and informed decisions concerning the fees that are to be assessed those attending DUI programs. The department shall perform financial audits of DUI programs required under this section or require that financial audits of the programs be performed by certified public accountants at program expense and submitted directly from the auditor to the department.
2823. 283Rules for reciprocity in relation to DUI programs in other states or countries that have programs similar to the DUI programs licensed by the department.
3084. 309Such other rules as the department deems appropriate and necessary for the effective oversight of the DUI programs.
327(c) 328Implement procedures for the granting and revoking of licenses for DUI programs, including:3411. 342A uniform application fee not to exceed $1,000 but in an amount sufficient to cover the department’s administrative costs in processing and evaluating DUI program license applications. The application fee shall not apply to programs that apply for licensure to serve a county that does not have a currently licensed DUI program or where the currently licensed program has relinquished its license.
4052. 406In considering an application for approval of a DUI program, the department shall determine whether improvements in service may be derived from the operation of the DUI program and the number of clients currently served in the circuit. The department shall apply the following criteria:451a. 452The increased frequency of classes and availability of locations of services offered by the applicant DUI program.
469b. 470Services and fees offered by the applicant DUI program and any existing DUI program.
484c. 485The number of DUI clients currently served and historical trends in the number of clients served in the circuit.
504d. 505The availability, accessibility, and service history of any existing DUI program services.
517e. 518The applicant DUI program’s service history.
524f. 525The availability of resources, including personnel, demonstrated management capability, and capital and operating expenditures of the applicant DUI program.
544g. 545Improved services to minority and special needs clients.
5533. 554Authority for competing applicants and currently licensed DUI programs serving the same geographic area to request an administrative hearing under chapter 120 to contest the department’s determination of need for an additional licensed DUI program in that area.
5924. 593A requirement that the department revoke the license of any DUI program that does not provide the services specified in its application within 45 days after licensure and notify the chief judge of that circuit of such revocation.
6315. 632A requirement that all applicants for initial licensure as a DUI program in a particular circuit on and after the effective date of this act must, at a minimum, satisfy each of the following criteria:667a. 668Maintain a primary business office in the circuit which is located in a permanent structure that is readily accessible by public transportation, if public transportation is available. The primary business office must be adequately staffed and equipped to provide all DUI program support services, including registration and a file for each person who registers for the program.
725b. 726Have a satellite office for registration of DUI offenders in each county in the circuit which is located in a permanent structure that is readily accessible by public transportation, if public transportation is available. A satellite office is not required in any county where the total number of DUI convictions in the most recent calendar year is less than 200.
786c. 787Have a classroom in each county in the circuit which is located in a permanent structure that is readily accessible by public transportation, if public transportation is available. A classroom is not required in any county where the total number of DUI convictions in the most recent calendar year is less than 100. A classroom may not be located within 250 feet of any business that sells alcoholic beverages. However, a classroom shall not be required to be relocated when a business selling alcoholic beverages locates to within 250 feet of the classroom.
880d. 881Have a plan for conducting all DUI education courses, evaluation services, and other services required by the department. The level I DUI education course must be taught in four segments, with no more than 6 hours of classroom instruction provided to any offender each day.
926e. 927Employ at least 1 full-time certified addiction professional for the program at all times.
941f. 942Document support from community agencies involved in DUI education and substance abuse treatment in the circuit.
958g. 959Have a volunteer board of directors and advisory committee made up of citizens who reside in the circuit in which licensure is sought.
982h. 983Submit documentation of compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including, but not limited to, the Americans with Disabilities Act.