New Hampshire Code of Administrative Rules Alc - Board of Licensing for Alcohol and Other Drug Use Professionals
Here’s a breakdown of the New Hampshire Code of Administrative Rules – Alc, overseen by the Board of Licensing for Alcohol and Other Drug Use Professionals (under OPLC):
📘 Overview & Structure
The Alc chapter in the NH Administrative Code governs licensure and professional conduct for substance use counselors. It’s organized into five main chapters:
Alc 100 – Organizational Rules (Parts 101–104): outlines board composition, duties, etc.
Alc 200 – Rules of Practice & Procedure (Part 201): governing hearings, appeals, investigations.
Alc 300 – Initial Certifications & Licenses (Parts 301–317): defines eligibility, application procedures.
Alc 400 – Ongoing Requirements (Parts 401–415): continuing education, renewal, supervision.
Alc 500 – Ethical Standards (Parts 501–502): professional conduct, ethics.
Also includes Appendices A & B for forms, templates
Key Provisions for Initial Licensure (Alc 300)
Application Requirements (Part Alc 313): Includes fingerprinting, criminal record checks, verification of prior licensure, transcripts, IC&RC exam scores, supervised training and work experience forms, evaluation and summary forms
Educational Eligibility
LADC (Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor) & MLADC (Master LADC) need 300 hours of substance use education
Distribution includes:
≥ 24 hours obtained within 12 months prior to application (MLADC)
≥ 6 hours each in ethics, HIV/AIDS, confidentiality, core functions, suicide prevention
Remaining ~270 hours cover 18 competence categories (e.g., diagnosis, treatment planning, communication)
Online education cap: max 25% of total hours (excluding live/interactive online or part of accredited degree)
Ongoing Requirements (Alc 400) & Ethics (Alc 500)
The rules also detail:
Renewal requirements (e.g., renewal period, CE hour distribution, supervision tracking)
Ethical standards, complaints, disciplinary action
These were adopted more recently (Alc 400 in Oct 2024), and often covered in NHADACA trainings
🛠 Where to Find the Rules
State site (OPLC) provides the official rules and forms.
Third-party sources like Cornell LII and Justia mirror them — good for browsing, but may lag behind updates
✅ Summary
Alc 100–200 = Structure & procedures
Alc 300 = Initial licensure requirements (education, experience, exam, background checks)
Alc 400 = Continuing education & renewal
Alc 500 = Ethics & professional standards
Next Steps
Need help locating specific parts (e.g., text of Alc 400 on CE requirements)?
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