Periodic Review of Existing Rules

Commission for MH/DD/SAS & Division of MH/DD/SUS Calendar 2024-2027

Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, Periodic Review and Expiration of Existing Rules, the Commission for Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities, and Substance Abuse Services and the Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities, and Substance Use Services have posted Initial Determination Reports for the rules in 10A NCAC Subchapter 27G of the North Carolina Administrative Code for public comment.  These rules govern mental health, developmental disabilities, and substances abuse facilities and services. 

Public comment means written comments objecting to the rule, in whole or in part, or objecting to an agency's determination of the rule as necessary or unnecessary, received by an agency from any member of the public, including an association or other organization representing the regulated community or other members of the public; the comment must address the content of the rule to be considered by the Rules Review Commission.  An unnecessary rule is defined as a rule that the agency determines to be obsolete, redundant, or otherwise not needed.  A necessary rule is defined as any rule other than an unnecessary rule.

Public Comment Period: December 13, 2024 - February 11, 2025

The following reports are available for public comment.  

• 10A NCAC 26A, Rules of Procedure
• 10A NCAC 26B, Confidentiality Rules
• 10A NCAC 26D, Department of Correction:  Standards for Mental Health and Mental Retardation
   

During the public comment period, public comments may be entered directly into the data base or submitted to:

Denise Baker
3001 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC  27699-3001
Email: DMHDDSASRules@dhhs.nc.gov