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Title 26 - Food, Drugs, and Cosmetics
Title 26 - Food, Drugs, and Cosmetics
301 sections · Georgia
- § 26-1-1 — Maintenance of Information and Referral Service for Persons and Organizations Desiring to Donate Foo
- § 26-2-1 — Definitions of and Standards for Lard, Mixed Edible Fats, and Cottonseed Oils
- § 26-2-3 — Obstruction of Inspectors and Others in Performance of Duties
- § 26-2-2 — Meat, Fish, and Poultry to Be Sold by Net Weight; Exceptions; Penalty
- § 26-2-4 — Labeling, Sale, or Advertising of Spring Water
- § 26-2-20 — Short Title
- § 26-2-21 — Definitions
- § 26-2-23 — Injunctions for Violations of Code § 26-2-22
- § 26-2-22 — Prohibited Acts
- § 26-2-24 — Penalty for Violation of Code § 26-2-22; Exceptions
- § 26-2-25 — Licensing of Food Sales Establishments; Revocation; Notice and Hearing; Transferability; Posting of
- § 26-2-26 — When Food Deemed Adulterated
- § 26-2-27 — Poisonous or Deleterious Substances in Food; Exception for Required Substances
- § 26-2-27.1 — Testing of Specimens From Food Processing Centers; Consistency in Standards; Cost; Retention of Reco
- § 26-2-28 — When Food Deemed Misbranded
- § 26-2-29 — Misleading Advertisements; Certain Practices Declared Misleading
- § 26-2-30 — Factors to Be Taken Into Account in Determining Whether Labels or Advertisements are Misleading
- § 26-2-30.1 — Beef Produced Without Antibiotics or Growth Hormones;
- § 26-2-31 — Repacking of Flour, Grits, Hominy, and Cornmeal; Exceptions
- § 26-2-32 — Honey and Imitation Honey Labels
- § 26-2-33 — Enforcement of Article by Commissioner; Employment of Personnel
- § 26-2-34 — Promulgation of Regulations; Notice and Hearing for Proposed Amendments
- § 26-2-35 — Food Regulations
- § 26-2-36 — Right of Entry in Food Establishments and Transport Vehicles; Examination of Samples Obtained
- § 26-2-37 — Temporary Permits
- § 26-2-38 — Detention or Embargo of Adulterated or Misbranded Food
- § 26-2-39 — Summaries of Judgments, Decrees, and Court Orders; Dissemination of Information in the Interest of H
- § 26-2-40 — Minor Violations of Article
- § 26-2-150 — Legislative Intent
- § 26-2-41 — Prosecution of Violations; Notice to Defendant Prior to Institution of Criminal Proceeding
- § 26-2-151 — Promulgation of Rules and Regulations Regarding Deceptive Advertising of Meat
- § 26-2-152 — Advertisement or Sale of Beef, Pork, and Lamb;
- § 26-2-153 — Sale of Partial or Whole Carcasses
- § 26-2-154 — Penalty for Violation of Code §s 26-2-150 Through 26-2-153
- § 26-2-155 — Food Service Establishment Display of Information If Serving Imported Beef
- § 26-2-156 — Slaughter of Horses for Human Consumption or Other Purposes
- § 26-2-157 — Sale of Horse Meat -- Sign; Label
- § 26-2-158 — Sale of Horse Meat -- Seller to Inform Purchaser
- § 26-2-160 — Sale of Dog Meat for Human Consumption; Label on Packages
- § 26-2-159 — Promulgation of Regulations
- § 26-2-161 — Penalty for Violations of Code § 26-2-157, 26-2-158, 26-2-159, or 26-2-160
- § 26-2-180 — Definitions
- § 26-2-181 — Promulgation of Rules and Regulations
- § 26-2-182 — Animals, Poultry, or Products Thereof Suspected of Bearing Substance Causing Contamination -- Inspec
- § 26-2-183 — Animals, Poultry, or Products Thereof Suspected of Bearing Substance Causing Contamination -- Sampli
- § 26-2-184 — Animals, Poultry, or Products Thereof Suspected of Bearing Substance Causing Contamination -- Destru
- § 26-2-185 — Injunctions
- § 26-2-186 — Penalties
- § 26-2-200 — Definitions
- § 26-2-201 — Supervision and Control of Sanitary Conditions in Dairies and Meat, Poultry, and Dairy Processing Pl
- § 26-2-202 — Promulgation of Rules and Regulations
- § 26-2-203 — Power of Inspection
- § 26-2-204 — Inspection of Dairy, Meat, or Poultry Plants; Correction of Unsanitary Conditions; Take and Test Sam
- § 26-2-205 — Wholesomeness Inspection of Meat, Poultry, and Dairy Products Offered for Sale; Inspection of Livest
- § 26-2-206 — Wholesomeness Inspection of Meat, Poultry, or Dairy Processing Plants on Cost Basis or Less
- § 26-2-207 — Dairy Equipment and Premises to Be Maintained in Clean and Sanitary Condition; Supply of Clean, Pure
- § 26-2-208 — Sale, Offer for Sale, or Possession of Dairy, Animal, or Poultry Products, Under Other Than Sanitary
- § 26-2-209 — Permanent License for Meat Processing Plants; Revocation or Suspension; Notice and Hearing
- § 26-2-210 — Permanent License for Poultry Processing Plants; Filing At Place of Business; Transferability; Suspe
- § 26-2-211 — Statistics on Animals and Poultry Slaughtered; Maintenance of Records
- § 26-2-212 — County and Municipal Ordinances Dealing With Meats, Poultry, and Dairy Products
- § 26-2-213 — Injunctions
- § 26-2-213.1 — Applicability to Individuals and Entities Governed by Federal Acts
- § 26-2-214 — Inspection of Federally Inspected Meat, Poultry, or Dairy Products; Exception for Horse Slaughter Op
- § 26-2-215 — Penalty
- § 26-2-230 — Short Title
- § 26-2-231 — Definitions
- § 26-2-232 — Duties of Commissioner Generally
- § 26-2-233 — Promulgation and Amendment of Rules and Regulations by Commissioner
- § 26-2-234 — Applications for Licenses and Permits; Duration of Licenses; Renewal of Licenses; Procedure for Deni
- § 26-2-235 — License Requirements -- Cream Testers
- § 26-2-236 — License Requirements -- Operators of Milk and Cream Buying Stations
- § 26-2-237 — License Requirements -- Milk and Cream Brokers
- § 26-2-238 — Standards and Requirements Generally
- § 26-2-239 — Standards and Requirements for Frozen Desserts Generally
- § 26-2-240 — Adulterated Ice Cream
- § 26-2-241 — Testing of Milk, Cream, or Other Dairy Products
- § 26-2-242 — Standards and Requirements As to Sale of Milk and Milk Products Generally; Labeling; Sale of Ungrade
- § 26-2-243 — Intermingling of Grade a Milk or Milk Products With Other Grades; Inspections; Permit Requirements;
- § 26-2-244 — Standards and Conditions for Importation of Milk and Milk Products
- § 26-2-245 — Condemnation and Coloring of Milk and Milk Products Produced, Processed, or Delivered in Violation o
- § 26-2-246 — Furnishing of Records by Persons Operating Under Article
- § 26-2-247 — Enforcement of Article Generally
- § 26-2-248 — Injunctions
- § 26-2-249 — Unlawful Acts
- § 26-2-250 — Penalties for Violations of Article
- § 26-2-260 — Definitions
- § 26-2-261 — Classification of Eggs
- § 26-2-262 — Registration of Entities Dealing in Eggs
- § 26-2-263 — License Required for Wholesaler or Egg Handler; Grounds for Suspension or Revocation; Transferabilit
- § 26-2-264 — Sales by Entities Dealing in Eggs; Exemption of Producers From Taxation and Licensing
- § 26-2-265 — Dealer's Invoices of Sales to Be Furnished to Department of Agriculture on Request; Exception for Sa
- § 26-2-266 — Inspectors and Assistants; Confiscation and Destruction of Eggs Found Unfit for Human Consumption
- § 26-2-267 — Promulgation of Rules, Regulations, Grades, and Standards; Powers of Inspectors
- § 26-2-268 — Information Labels Affixed to Cases of Eggs
- § 26-2-269 — Placard to Be Displayed; Contents
- § 26-2-270 — Reciprocal Marketing Agreement to Vary Labeling Requirements
- § 26-2-272 — Licensing of Candlers and Graders of Eggs; Promulgation of Rules and Regulations Regarding Qualifica
- § 26-2-273 — Refrigeration and Other Handling Requirements
- § 26-2-274 — Penalty; Duty of Prosecuting Attorneys to Prosecute Violations
- § 26-2-290 — Definitions
- § 26-2-291 — Vitamins and Ingredients in Flour; Specification Changes; Milling Process
- § 26-2-292 — Vitamins and Ingredients in Bread; Specification Changes
- § 26-2-293 — Vitamins and Ingredients in Degerminated Corn Meal and Degerminated Hominy Grits; Specification Chan
- § 26-2-294 — Exemptions
- § 26-2-295 — Labeling Requirements
- § 26-2-296 — Duties of Commissioner of Agriculture
- § 26-2-297 — Penalty
- § 26-2-310 — Definitions
- § 26-2-311 — Administration by Commissioner of Agriculture
- § 26-2-312 — Wholesale Fish Dealers' Licenses
- § 26-2-313 — Applications for Wholesale Fish Dealers' Licenses
- § 26-2-314 — License Revocation
- § 26-2-315 — Promulgation of Rules and Regulations Regarding Sanitation, Distribution, and Transportation of Fish
- § 26-2-316 — Suitable Equipment and Sanitation for Wholesale Fish Dealers
- § 26-2-317 — Traveling Fish Dealers; Equipment
- § 26-2-318 — Inspection of Fish and Seafoods
- § 26-2-319 — Allocation of License Fees
- § 26-2-320 — Penalty
- § 26-2-330 — Through 26-2-335
- § 26-2-350 — Definitions
- § 26-2-351 — License for Manufacture and Bottling; Separate License for Each Business or Bottling or Manufacturin
- § 26-2-352 — Sanitary Standards and Specifications for Manufacture, Bottling, and Distribution of Soft Drinks or
- § 26-2-353 — Promulgation of Rules and Regulations; Administrative Personnel
- § 26-2-354 — Suspension or Revocation of License; Hearing
- § 26-2-355 — Sanitary Inspection of Building, Area, Structure, Plant, or Vehicle Used in Manufacture, Bottling, o
- § 26-2-357 — Penalty
- § 26-2-356 — Applicability of Article to Dairy or Milk Processing or Distributing Plants Otherwise Licensed
- § 26-2-370 — Definitions
- § 26-2-371 — Permits -- Required; Issued by County Board of Health or Department of Public Health; Validity; Tran
- § 26-2-372 — Permits -- Issuance; Suspension, Revocation, or Denial; Notice and Hearing
- § 26-2-373 — Promulgation of Rules, Regulations, and Standards by Department of Public Health and County Boards o
- § 26-2-373.1 — Use of Hair Nets or Hats by Food Preparers; Penalty
- § 26-2-374 — Contents and Posting of Notices Relating to Assistance to Persons Choking; Relief From Civil Liabili
- § 26-2-375 — Enforcement of Article; Inspection of Food Service and Food Sales Establishments
- § 26-2-376 — Review of Final Order or Determination by Department of Public Health; Appeal to Superior Court
- § 26-2-377 — Penalty for Violation of Article
- § 26-2-378 — Meat Products that Contain Extenders to Be Displayed on Menus or Placards; Applicability to Minor Am
- § 26-2-390 — Definitions
- § 26-2-391 — Permits for Nonprofit Food Sales and Food Service At Events; Duration of Permit; Issuance of Subsequ
- § 26-2-392 — Standards for Food, Labeling, and Containers; Protection From Contamination; Temperature; Prohibited
- § 26-2-393 — Enforcement of Article
- § 26-2-410 — Definitions
- § 26-2-411 — Licensing and Inspection of Mobile Vehicles
- § 26-2-412 — Rules and Regulations
- § 26-2-413 — Penalty for Violations
- § 26-2-430 — Short Title
- § 26-2-431 — Definitions
- § 26-2-432 — Exemption From Liability of Food Distributors for Long-Term Consumption of Food
- § 26-2-433 — Exception to Nonliability of Food Distributors
- § 26-2-434 — Requirements of Complaint
- § 26-2-435 — Discovery
- § 26-2-436 — Applicability
- § 26-3-1 — Short Title
- § 26-3-3 — Prohibited Acts
- § 26-3-2 — Definitions
- § 26-3-5 — Duty of Prosecuting Attorney Upon Report of Violation; Notice to Possible Defendant
- § 26-3-4 — Detention of Adulterated or Misbranded Drugs and Cosmetics
- § 26-3-6 — Minor Violations
- § 26-3-7 — When a Drug or Device Deemed Adulterated
- § 26-3-8 — When a Drug or Device Deemed Misbranded
- § 26-3-10 — Selling, Delivering, or Giving Away of New Drugs; Exemptions
- § 26-3-9 — Name and Address of Manufacturer on Label of Drugs Requiring Prescription
- § 26-3-11 — When a Cosmetic Deemed Adulterated
- § 26-3-12 — When a Cosmetic Deemed Misbranded
- § 26-3-13 — When a Drug, Device, or Cosmetic Advertisement Deemed False
- § 26-3-14 — Factors Taken Into Account in Determining Whether Label or Advertisement is Misleading
- § 26-3-15 — Labeling or Advertisement of a Drug As an Antiseptic
- § 26-3-16 — Promulgation of Regulations; Conformity With Federal Act
- § 26-3-17 — Inspection of Factories, Warehouses, Establishments, or Vehicles; Samples and Specimens
- § 26-3-18 — Assistance in Enforcement From Department of Agriculture or Department of Public Health
- § 26-3-19 — Reports and Publications by State Board of Pharmacy
- § 26-3-20 — Injunctions for Violations of Code § 26-3-3
- § 26-3-21 — Construction of Chapter
- § 26-3-22 — Other Laws Unaffected by Chapter
- § 26-3-23 — Penalty for Impeding, Obstructing, Hindering, or Preventing Drug Agent From Performance of Duty
- § 26-3-24 — Penalty for Violation of Chapter
- § 26-4-1 — Short Title
- § 26-4-2 — Liberal Construction of Chapter
- § 26-4-3 — Legislative Intent
- § 26-4-4 — Definition of
- § 26-4-5 — Definitions
- § 26-4-6 — Provisions of Chapter Not Applicable to Facilities Engaged Solely in Distribution of Dialysate Drugs
- § 26-4-20 — State Board of Pharmacy Continued; Enforcement of Provisions of Chapter Vested in Board; Board to Be
- § 26-4-21 — Eligibility Requirements for Board Members; Oath of Office
- § 26-4-22 — Number and Terms of Members; Appointment; Vacancies
- § 26-4-23 — Removal of Board Members
- § 26-4-24 — Meetings and Organization; Appeals; Serving of Notices and Legal Process
- § 26-4-25 — Expense and Mileage Allowances; Reimbursement of Certain Costs and Fees
- § 26-4-26 — Meetings; Notice; Quorum; Open Meetings
- § 26-4-27 — Authority to Establish Rules and Regulations
- § 26-4-28.1 — Power, Duties, and Authority of the Executive Director
- § 26-4-28 — Powers, Duties, and Authority
- § 26-4-28.2 — Notification to Board of Convictions
- § 26-4-30 — Construction of Chapter
- § 26-4-29 — Georgia Drugs and Narcotics Agency; Continuance; Appointment, Requirements, and Duties of Director;
- § 26-4-40 — Unlawful to Practice Pharmacy Without License; Exception; Fine
- § 26-4-41 — Qualifications for License; Examination; Internship and Other Training Programs
- § 26-4-42 — License Transfers for Pharmacists Licensed in Another Jurisdiction
- § 26-4-43 — Temporary Licenses
- § 26-4-44 — Renewal of Licenses
- § 26-4-44.1 — Inactive License Status
- § 26-4-44.2 — Exceptions for Active Duty Service Members
- § 26-4-45 — Continuing Professional Pharmaceutical Education Requirements
- § 26-4-46 — Pharmacy Interns -- Eligibility and Requirements for Licenses
- § 26-4-47 — Pharmacy Interns -- Validity of Licenses
- § 26-4-48 — Pharmacy Interns -- Renewal of Licenses; Exceptions
- § 26-4-49 — Drug Researcher Permits; Application for Registration; Fees; Suspension or Revocation; Penalty for V
- § 26-4-50 — Drug Therapy Modification Certification
- § 26-4-61 — Temporary Suspension of License; Notice; Disciplinary Hearings
- § 26-4-60 — Grounds for Suspension, Revocation, or Refusal to Grant Licenses
- § 26-4-62 — Penalty for Violation of Chapter
- § 26-4-80.1 — Use of Security Paper for Hard Copy Prescription Drug Orders
- § 26-4-80 — License Required for Practice of Pharmacy; Dispensing of Prescription Drugs; Prescription Drug Order
- § 26-4-81 — Substitution of Generic Drugs or Interchangeable Biological Products for Brand Name Drugs and Prescr
- § 26-4-82 — Duties Requiring Professional Judgment; Responsibilities of Licensed Pharmacist
- § 26-4-83 — Patient Record Systems
- § 26-4-84 — Restriction of License for Failure to Review Patient Records and Prescription Drug Orders
- § 26-4-85 — Patient Counseling; Optimizing Drug Therapy
- § 26-4-86 — Compounding and Distribution of Drug Products
- § 26-4-87 — Storage and Handling of Controlled Substances and Dangerous Drugs
- § 26-4-88 — Restrictions on Dispensing of Medicines, Drugs, or Poisons; Functions Which Require the Professional
- § 26-4-89 — Selling Drugs in Vending Machines Prohibited; Remote Automated Medication System Excluded
- § 26-4-90 — Remuneration for Professional Pharmacy Care Services
- § 26-4-110.1 — Definitions; License Required; Condition for Licensing
- § 26-4-111 — Pharmacy Licenses -- Minimum Standards; Transferability
- § 26-4-110 — Pharmacy Licenses -- Classifications; Applications; Fees; Investigations; Prescription Department Re
- § 26-4-112 — Occurrences Requiring Immediate Notification to Board
- § 26-4-113 — Wholesale Distributors; Licensing Requirements; Suspension or Revocation of License; Reinstatement
- § 26-4-114 — Special Pharmacy Permits
- § 26-4-114.1 — Application to Board for Nonresident Pharmacy Permits; Requirements
- § 26-4-115 — Wholesale Drug Distributors; Registration; Fees; Reports of Excessive Purchases; Penalty for Violati
- § 26-4-115.1 — Requirement that Certain Wholesale Distributors of Controlled Substances and Dangerous Drugs Provide
- § 26-4-116 — Emergency Service Providers; Contracts With Issuing Pharmacy; Record Keeping; Inspections
- § 26-4-116.1 — Licensed Health Practitioners Authorized to Prescribe Auto-Injectable Epinephrine for Schools; Pharm
- § 26-4-116.3 — Licensed Health Practitioners Authorized to Prescribe Levalbuterol Sulfate or Abuterol Sulfate for S
- § 26-4-116.2 — Authority of Licensed Health Practitioners to Prescribe Opioid Antagonists; Immunity From Liability
- § 26-4-117 — Duty to Prosecute Violations
- § 26-4-118 — Pharmacy Audit Bill of Rights; Recoupment of Disputed Funds; Appeals Process for Unfavorable Reports
- § 26-4-130 — Dispensing Drugs; Compliance With Labeling and Packaging Requirements; Records Available for Inspect
- § 26-4-131 — Examination of Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Specimens; Violations of Federal Law
- § 26-4-140 — Short Title
- § 26-4-141 — Legislative Findings
- § 26-4-142 — Definitions
- § 26-4-143 — Approval of Program by Commissioner; Exemptions
- § 26-4-144 — Participating Pharmacies; Claim Reimbursements; Cancellation of Contracts
- § 26-4-145 — Excessive Charges to Enrollees Prohibited
- § 26-4-146 — Administrator; Registration; Bond
- § 26-4-147 — Liability of Enrollees
- § 26-4-148 — Violations of Article; Penalties
- § 26-4-160 — Sales and Labeling
- § 26-4-161 — Procedure on Sale or Delivery of Listed Poisons.
- § 26-4-162 — Prescriptions by Practitioners of the Healing Arts
- § 26-4-163 — Penalty for Violation of Article
- § 26-4-170 — Short Title
- § 26-4-172 — License Requirements Generally
- § 26-4-171 — Definitions
- § 26-4-173 — Applicant Requirements
- § 26-4-174 — Nuclear Pharmacy Operators Permit; Separate Entity; Quality; Maintain Records; Compliance of Laws; A
- § 26-4-175 — Meeting Requirements of the Board
- § 26-4-177 — Board Refusing to Grant License
- § 26-4-176 — Limiting, Suspending, or Revoking License
- § 26-4-178 — Authorized to Promulgate Rules
- § 26-4-179 — Authority of Department
- § 26-4-190 — Short Title
- § 26-4-191 — Definitions
- § 26-4-192 — State-Wide Program for Distribution of Unused Prescription Drugs for Benefit of Medically Indigent P
- § 26-4-193 — Donated Drugs for Dispensation
- § 26-4-194 — Immunity From Liability for Those Dispensing Donated Drugs
- § 26-4-195 — Construction of Article
- § 26-4-200 — (for Effective Date, See Note.) Short Title
- § 26-4-201 — (for Effective Date, See Note.) Definitions
- § 26-4-202 — (for Effective Date, See Note.) Pedigrees for Prescription Drugs
- § 26-4-203 — (for Effective Date, See Note.) Violations; Falsified Prescription Drugs
- § 26-4-204 — (for Effective Date, See Note.) Prohibited Acts
- § 26-4-205 — (for Effective Date, See Note.) Penalty
- § 26-4-210 — Short Title
- § 26-4-211 — Legislative Findings and Intent
- § 26-4-212 — Definitions
- § 26-4-213 — Collaboration
- § 26-4-214 — Role of State Board of Pharmacy and Georgia Composite Medical Board in Establishing Rules and Regula
- § 26-5-1 — Short Title
- § 26-5-2 — Legislative Intent
- § 26-5-3 — Definitions
- § 26-5-4 — Classification of Programs
- § 26-5-5 — Promulgation of Minimum Standards of Quality and Services for Each Class of Programs
- § 26-5-6 — Promulgation of Rules and Regulations
- § 26-5-7 — License Required
- § 26-5-8 — Application for License
- § 26-5-9 — Provisional Licenses
- § 26-5-10 — Issuance of License; Revocation or Suspension
- § 26-5-11 — Conditions for Issuance of License; Nontransferability
- § 26-5-12 — Records of Drug Dependent Persons Treated or Advised
- § 26-5-13 — Inspection of Programs
- § 26-5-14 — Denial, Suspension, or Revocation of Licenses
- § 26-5-15 — Notice of Proposed Denial, Suspension, or Revocation; Hearing
- § 26-5-16 — Applicability of
- § 26-5-17 — Confidentiality of Records, Names, and Communications
- § 26-5-18 — Injunctions; Nuisances Per Se
- § 26-5-19 — Penalty
- § 26-5-20 — Priority Admissions Policy for Drug Dependent Pregnant Females.