Relating to violations and penalty for standalone methadone treatment programs or clinics

This bill makes it a felony to operate a methadone clinic that is not part of a comprehensive primary care clinic. It directly affects clinics, businesses, or individuals running standalone methadone treatment programs without integrating them into broader primary care services. Violators face penalties of up to $1,000 in fines, one year in prison, or both for each offense, with each day of continued operation counted as a separate violation. The law specifically targets standalone operations, not methadone services provided within full-scope medical clinics.