SECTION 86:21-31-2. Complaints  


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  • (a)   Any person may make a complaint against an LBP or a person practicing behavioral health services. A person wishing to report a complaint or alleged violation against a licensee or person practicing behavioral health services may notify the Department in writing, by telephone, or by a personal visit.
    (b)   The Department will determine whether the complaint alleges a possible violation of the Act or this Chapter. The Department may present the complaint to the Advisory Board for consultation.
    (c)   LBPs are encouraged to file complaints when they have knowledge of other LBPs who have violated the LBP Act or OAC 310:403.
    (d)   The complaint and the identity of the complainant shall be confidential and shall not be available for public inspection.
[Source: Transferred from 310:403-31-2 by Laws 2013, c. 229, § 3(F), eff 11-1-13 (see Editor’s Note at beginning of this Chapter)]