The organization then sued the state, claiming that it did not restrict access to medication, but kept it in a central location to prevent theft and tampering. It claimed the state was discriminating against the ministry because of its controversial religious mission.
Love in Action said Friday the state had agreed that the facilities did not need to be licensed and agreed to pay the organization’s attorneys’ fees and expenses in the lawsuit.
In return, Love in Action agreed that its employees would not administer or regulate the medications of program participants.
"TDMHDD is pleased that the case has been settled to the satisfaction of all parties involved,’’ department spokeswoman Jill M. Hudson said in a statement.
Love In Action’s stated mission is "the prevention or remediation of unhealthy and destructive behaviors facing families, adults and adolescents,’’ categories in which it includes promiscuity, pornography and homosexuality.
Its work has drawn the ire of many gay rights advocates. Love In Action claims such groups were instrumental in getting the state to inspect the facility and push for its closing.
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