Pursuant to Tennessee Code Annotated,  § 33‐2‐405, it is unlawful for a person, partnership, association, or corporation to own or operate a service or facility that provides alcohol and drug abuse prevention and/or treatment within the meaning of Title 33 of the Tennessee Code Annotated without having obtained a license. A violation of this requirement is a Class B Misdemeanor. Each day of operation without a license constitutes a separate offense. 

Report any suspected unlicensed alcohol and drug abuse prevention and/or treatment services to the Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services office of licensure by dialing (615) 532-6590.

The above language is to comply with Chapter No. 309 (HB0215/SB0207). “Stopping Addiction and Fostering Excellence (SAFE) Act”  which amends T.C.A. § 6‐54‐145.

To find more information about the Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, please visit their website at www.TN.gov/Behavioral-Health.