SB 35: Alcohol and drug programs.

The bill aims to improve the regulation of adult alcohol or other drug recovery or treatment facilities in California. It requires the state department of public health to investigate allegations of unlicensed facilities within 10 days and complete the investigation within 60 days. If a complaint does not fall under the department's jurisdiction, it must notify the complainant. The department must also conduct a follow-up site visit to ensure the facility has ceased providing services as required. The bill authorizes county behavioral health agencies to request a site visit of a recovery residence if it is alleged to be operating without a license. The department can approve this request if it has sufficient evidence to substantiate the allegation. Additionally, the bill requires the department to take action against a recovery residence if any of its agents, partners, directors, office…