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Title 31 - Health
Title 31 - Health
872 sections · Georgia
- § 31-1-1 — Definitions
- § 31-1-2 — Use of Flammable Materials in Eyeglass Frames; Delivery of Completed Work by Offices, Companies, or
- § 31-1-3 — Detection of Hearing Impairments in Infants; Evaluations
- § 31-1-3.1 — Reporting Disabled Newborn Persons; Referral to Treatment and Rehabilitative Services
- § 31-1-4 — Penalties for False Representation, Impersonation
- § 31-1-3.2 — Hearing Screenings for Newborns
- § 31-1-5 — Compensation of Employees for Damage to Wearing Apparel Caused by Patients
- § 31-1-6 — Reuse of Heart Pacemakers
- § 31-1-7 — Marking of Dentures and Other Removable Dental Prostheses for Identification
- § 31-1-8 — Notice of Proposed Special Facility
- § 31-1-9 — Breast-Feeding of Baby
- § 31-1-10 — State Health Officer; Duties
- § 31-1-11 — No Legal Compulsion to Participate in Health Care System; No Legal Prohibition on Purchase or Sale o
- § 31-1-12 — Hospitals to Provide Educational Information to Parents of Newborns Regarding Pertussis Disease and
- § 31-1-13 — Hemophilia Advisory Board
- § 31-1-14 — Physician Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment (Polst) Forms
- § 31-1-15 — Storage, Maintenance, Control, and Oversight of Auto-Injectable Epinephrine by Certain Authorized En
- § 31-1-20 — Through 31-1-22.
- § 31-1-23 — Blindness Education, Screening, and Treatment Program
- § 31-1-40 — Prohibition on Expenditure or Use of State Resources to Advocate for or Intended to Influence Citize
- § 31-2-1 — Legislative Intent; Grant of Authority
- § 31-2-2 — Definitions
- § 31-2-3 — Board of Community Health Reconstituted; Powers, Functions, and Duties; Terms of Board Members; Vaca
- § 31-2-4 — Department's Powers, Duties, Functions, and Responsibilities; Divisions; Directors; Contracts for He
- § 31-2-5 — Transfer of Personnel and Functions; Conforming to Federal Standards of Personnel Administration; Ex
- § 31-2-6 — Commissioner of Community Health Created; Creation of Divisions; Allocation of Functions
- § 31-2-7 — Rules and Regulations; Variances and Waivers to Rules and Regulations Establishing Licensure Standar
- § 31-2-8 — Actions Against Certain Applicants or Licensees
- § 31-2-10 — Information and Comparisons Regarding State-Wide Cost and Quality of Health Care
- § 31-2-9 — Records Check Requirement for Certain Health Care Facilities; Definitions; Use of Information Gather
- § 31-2-11 — Biopharmaceuticals; Expedited Review for Georgia Based Companies
- § 31-2-12 — Pilot Program to Provide Coverage for Bariatric Surgical Procedures for Treatment of Obesity and Rel
- § 31-2-13 — Inspection Warrant
- § 31-2-19 — Advisory Council for Public Health; Members; Meetings
- § 31-2-20 — Public Health Commission; Members; Purpose; Authority
- § 31-3-1 — Creation
- § 31-3-2 — Composition; Terms of Members
- § 31-3-3 — Duty to Inform Department of Membership
- § 31-3-2.1 — Option for Certain Counties to Create Board of Health and Wellness by Ordinance
- § 31-3-4 — Powers
- § 31-3-5 — Functions
- § 31-3-5.1 — Conformity Prerequisite to Building Permit
- § 31-3-5.2 — Definition of
- § 31-3-6 — Rules and Regulations of Local Application
- § 31-3-7 — Compensation for Members' Attendance At Meetings
- § 31-3-9 — Office Quarters and Equipment
- § 31-3-8 — Records
- § 31-3-10 — Legal Representation
- § 31-3-11 — Appointments of Director and Staff; Supervision
- § 31-3-12 — Duties of Director
- § 31-3-13 — Declaration of Public Policy; Contracts for Assistance to Boards
- § 31-3-12.1 — Contracts Between County Boards; Authorization for and Provisions Applicable to County Board of Heal
- § 31-3-15 — Establishment of Health Districts
- § 31-3-14 — Financing of Expenses
- § 31-3-16 — Enforcement Under Local Ordinances
- § 31-4-1 — Through 31-4-3
- § 31-5-1 — Adoption of Rules and Regulations
- § 31-5-2 — Hearings
- § 31-5-3 — Appeals
- § 31-5-4 — Testimony or Production of Evidence by Compulsory Process
- § 31-5-5 — Classification of Confidential and Privileged Materials
- § 31-5-6 — Distribution of Rules
- § 31-5-7 — Application of This Chapter
- § 31-5-8 — Penalty for Violations of the Provisions of This Title
- § 31-5-9 — Injunctions for Enjoining Violations of the Provisions of This Title; Supersedeas; Attachment for Co
- § 31-5-10 — Notifying Department or Board of Health of Conditions on Private Property Which are Injurious to the
- § 31-5-21 — Persons Who May Obtain Inspection Warrants; Authorization of Searches and Inspections of Property
- § 31-5-22 — Issuance; Grounds
- § 31-5-23 — Contents
- § 31-5-24 — Exclusion of Evidence Obtained
- § 31-6-1 — Declaration of Policy
- § 31-6-20 — Health Strategies Council Generally
- § 31-6-2 — Definitions
- § 31-6-21 — Department of Community Health Generally
- § 31-6-21.1 — Procedures for Rule Making by Department of Community Health
- § 31-6-22 — Commissioner of Department
- § 31-6-40 — Certificate of Need Required for New Institutional Health Services; Exemption
- § 31-6-40.1 — Acquisition of Health Care Facilities; Penalty for Failure to Notify the Department; Limitation on A
- § 31-6-40.2 — New Perinatal Services
- § 31-6-41 — Scope and Term of Validity of Certificate
- § 31-6-42 — Qualifications for Issuance of Certificate
- § 31-6-43 — Acceptance or Rejection of Application for Certificate
- § 31-6-44 — Certificate of Need Appeal Panel
- § 31-6-44.1 — Judicial Review
- § 31-6-45 — Revocation of Certificate of Need; Enforcement of Chapter; Regulatory Investigations and Examination
- § 31-6-45.1 — Automatic Revocation of Certificate of Need or Authority
- § 31-6-45.2 — Participation As Medicaid Provider Requirement; Termination by Health Care Facility of Participation
- § 31-6-46 — Annual Report by Department
- § 31-6-47 — Exemptions From Chapter
- § 31-6-47.1 — Prior Notice and Approval of Certain Activities
- § 31-6-48 — Prior Entities Abolished; Transfer of Contractual Obligations
- § 31-6-49 — Transitional Provisions
- § 31-6-50 — Application of Review Procedures to Expenditures Under § 1122 of the Federal Social Security Act
- § 31-6-70 — Reports to the Department by Certain Health Care Facilities and All Ambulatory Surgical Centers and
- § 31-6-90 — Through 31-6-95
- § 31-7-1 — Definitions
- § 31-7-2 — Classification of Institutions
- § 31-7-2.1 — Rules and Regulations; Availability of Reports of Cited Deficiencies; Disclosure of Survey Worksheet
- § 31-7-2.2 — Determination that Patients or Residents in an Institution, Community Living Arrangement, or Treatme
- § 31-7-3 — Requirements for Permits to Operate Institutions
- § 31-7-3.1 — Posting Sign by Hospital Operating Emergency Room Notifying Individuals of Legal Rights in Emergenci
- § 31-7-3.2 — Notice of Cited Deficiency and Imposition of Sanction
- § 31-7-4 — Denial or Revocation of Permits
- § 31-7-6 — Provision of Data for Research Purposes by Organizations Rendering Patient Care; Liability of Provid
- § 31-7-5 — Exemptions From Permit Requirements; Application of This Chapter to Federally Operated Institutions
- § 31-7-7 — Refusal or Revocation by Public Hospital of Staff Privileges
- § 31-7-7.1 — Denial of Staff Privileges Based Upon License, Board Certification, or Membership in Professional As
- § 31-7-8 — Reports of Disciplinary Actions Against Persons Authorized to Practice Professions Under Chapter 11,
- § 31-7-10 — Certification and Approval of Hospitals Eligible to Render Service Under a Group Nonprofit Hospital
- § 31-7-9 — Reports by Physicians and Other Personnel of Nonaccidental Injuries to Patients; Immunity From Liabi
- § 31-7-11 — Written Summary of Hospital Service Charge Rates
- § 31-7-12.3 — Adoption of Rules and Regulations
- § 31-7-12.1 — Unlicensed Personal Care Home; Civil Penalties; Negligence Per Se for Certain Legal Claims; Declared
- § 31-7-12.2 — Regulation and Licensing of Assisted Living Communities; Legislative Intent; Definitions; Procedures
- § 31-7-13 — Transfer of Property Upon Death of Patient
- § 31-7-14 — Blood Supplies; Blood Donor Storage Programs
- § 31-7-15 — Review of Professional Practices by a Peer Review Committee
- § 31-7-16 — Determination or Pronouncement of Death of Patient Who Died in Facility Classified As Nursing Home
- § 31-7-17 — Licensure and Regulation of Hospitals and Related Institutions Transferred to Department of Communit
- § 31-7-18 — Influenza Vaccinations for Discharged Patients Aged 65 and Older; Vaccinations or Other Measures for
- § 31-7-19 — Nursing Homes to Annually Offer Influenza Vaccinations to Health Care Workers and Other Employees; I
- § 31-7-20 — Medical Facilities to Make Good Faith Application to Southern Regional Tricare Managed Care Support
- § 31-7-21 — Through 31-7-40
- § 31-7-50 — Authorization of Grants-In-aid
- § 31-7-51 — Definitions
- § 31-7-52 — Amounts of Grants for Construction and Modernization
- § 31-7-53 — Matching Formula; Priority System; Use of Earnings; Approval of Federal Grant
- § 31-7-54 — Manner of Expenditure of Construction Funds
- § 31-7-55 — Administration of State Funds
- § 31-7-56 — Adherence to Federal Law and Regulations
- § 31-7-57 — Procedure for Grants to Sponsors of Construction Projects; Injunction of Operation by Transferee in
- § 31-7-70 — Short Title
- § 31-7-71 — Definitions
- § 31-7-72 — Creation of Hospital Authority in Each County and Municipality
- § 31-7-72.1 — Merger of Hospital Authorities
- § 31-7-73 — Creation of Additional Hospital Authority in Counties With Large Populations
- § 31-7-74 — Residency Requirement; Officers; Compensation; Rules and Regulations
- § 31-7-74.1 — Definitions; Disclosures Required; Prohibited Transactions; Exceptions; Sanctioning; Sanctioning of
- § 31-7-74.2 — Oath to Be Taken by Members of Hospital Authority
- § 31-7-74.3 — Sale or Lease by Hospital Authority; Hearing Required; Factors to Be Considered At Hearing; Applicab
- § 31-7-75 — Functions and Powers
- § 31-7-75.1 — Proceeds of Sale of Hospital Held in Trust to Fund Indigent Hospital Care
- § 31-7-75.2 — Exemption From Disclosure for Potentially Commercially Valuable Plan, Proposal, or Strategy
- § 31-7-75.3 — Home Health Agency Services Operated by Hospitals
- § 31-7-76 — Procedure in Event of Failure of Authority to Perform Minimum Functions; Determination of Removal Fr
- § 31-7-77 — Prohibition on For-Profit Projects; Rates and Charges; Utilization of Revenues to Pay Certain Obliga
- § 31-7-78 — Issuance and Sale of Negotiable Revenue Anticipation Certificates
- § 31-7-80 — Form and Contents of Revenue Certificates; Validity of Signatures Thereon
- § 31-7-79 — Liability on Revenue Certificates; Tax Exemption
- § 31-7-81 — Confirmation and Validation of Revenue Certificates
- § 31-7-82 — Enforcement of Rights of Revenue Certificate Holders; Procedure in Event of Default
- § 31-7-83 — Investment of Surplus Moneys and Moneys Received Through Issuance of Revenue Certificates
- § 31-7-85 — Contracts With Political Subdivisions
- § 31-7-84 — Payment for Authority's Services and Facilities; Levy of Tax by Political Subdivisions; Compliance b
- § 31-7-86 — Manner of Operating Property Conveyed or Leased to Authority
- § 31-7-87 — Hypothecation or Mortgaging of Purchased Hospital Facilities
- § 31-7-88 — Payment of General Obligations
- § 31-7-89 — Procedure for Dissolution; Disposition of Property
- § 31-7-90 — Annual Report; Budget
- § 31-7-90.1 — Community Benefit Report; Report Disclosing Member Ownership in Entities Transacting Business With A
- § 31-7-91 — Required Annual Audit
- § 31-7-92 — Filing of Audits
- § 31-7-93 — Failure to Provide for Audit
- § 31-7-94 — Grants to Hospital Authorities
- § 31-7-94.1 — Short Title; Legislative Findings; Certification of Rural Hospitals for Grant Eligibility; Rules and
- § 31-7-95 — Funding of Medical Education Provided by Hospital Authorities and Designated Teaching Hospitals
- § 31-7-96 — Construction of Article
- § 31-7-110 — Short Title
- § 31-7-111 — Findings; Declaration of Policy
- § 31-7-113 — Creation of Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly Authority in Each County and Municipality; B
- § 31-7-112 — Definitions
- § 31-7-115 — Lease or Sale of Projects
- § 31-7-114 — Powers of Authorities
- § 31-7-116 — Provisions Contained in Obligations and Security for Obligations; Procedures for Issuance of Bonds a
- § 31-7-117 — Liability for Bonds or Other Obligations
- § 31-7-118 — Exemption From Taxation
- § 31-7-120 — Construction of Article
- § 31-7-119 — Holding Moneys As Trust Funds; Pledges for Payment of Bonds
- § 31-7-130 — Legislative Intent
- § 31-7-132 — Immunity From Liability for Peer Review Activities; Immunity From Liability of Persons Providing Inf
- § 31-7-131 — Definitions
- § 31-7-133 — Confidentiality of Review Organization's Records
- § 31-7-141 — Committee Members Immune From Liability
- § 31-7-142 — Liability of Those Providing Health Care Facilities or Services
- § 31-7-143 — Committee Proceedings and Records Immune From Discovery or Use As Evidence in Civil Actions
- § 31-7-150 — Definitions
- § 31-7-151 — License Required; License May Not Be Transferred But May Be Suspended or Revoked
- § 31-7-152 — Application for License
- § 31-7-153 — Standards for Patient Care and Agency Operation; Regulations As to Issuance, Denial, Suspension, or
- § 31-7-154 — Inspections
- § 31-7-155 — Certificates of Need for New Service or Extending Service Area; Exemption From Certificate
- § 31-7-156 — Fee System for Services Under This Article
- § 31-7-157 — Exemptions From Article
- § 31-7-158 — Penalties for Unlicensed Operation
- § 31-7-159 — Licensure and Regulation of Home Health Agencies Transferred to Department of Community Health
- § 31-7-160 — Definitions
- § 31-7-161 — Appointment to Staff of Medical Facility or Institution
- § 31-7-162 — Training and Experience Requirements
- § 31-7-163 — Status of Present Psychologist Staff Members
- § 31-7-164 — Limitation or Revocation of Staff Privileges
- § 31-7-165 — Report of Denial of Staff Privileges
- § 31-7-170 — Short Title
- § 31-7-171 — Legislative Findings and Purpose
- § 31-7-172 — Definitions
- § 31-7-173 — License Required
- § 31-7-175 — Administration of Article
- § 31-7-174 — Application for License
- § 31-7-176 — Responsibilities of Provider of Hospice Care
- § 31-7-176.1 — Determination or Pronouncement of Death
- § 31-7-177 — Inpatient Beds
- § 31-7-179 — Certificate of Need Not Required
- § 31-7-178 — Inspection
- § 31-7-190 — Through 31-7-208
- § 31-7-250 — Definitions
- § 31-7-251 — New Facility Licensing; Facility Directors
- § 31-7-254 — Transmission of Director's Fingerprints to Georgia Crime Information Center for Review; Notification
- § 31-7-252 — Director Records Check Applications and Employee Preliminary Records Check Applications; Satisfactor
- § 31-7-253 — Written Notification As to Department's Preliminary Records Check Determinations; Effect of Unsatisf
- § 31-7-255 — Issuance of Regular Licenses
- § 31-7-256 — Expiration of Facility Licenses Issued Prior to July 1, 1985; Issuance of Temporary or Regular Licen
- § 31-7-257 — Procedure Upon Issuance of Temporary Licenses
- § 31-7-258 — Change of Facility Director; Notification to Department; Effect of Department Determination
- § 31-7-259 — Preliminary Records Check Determination; Suspension or Revocation of License; Refusal to Issue Regul
- § 31-7-260 — Cooperation of Georgia Crime Information Center and Law Enforcement Agencies With Department; Liabil
- § 31-7-261 — Liability for Claims in Connection With Dissemination of Information or Determination Based Thereon
- § 31-7-262 — Supplemental Nature of Requirements of This Article
- § 31-7-263 — Contested Cases for Purposes of the
- § 31-7-264 — Regulatory Power of Department
- § 31-7-265 — Facility Licensing and Employee Records Checks for Personal Care Homes Transferred to Department of
- § 31-7-281 — Data System Established; Departmental Authority
- § 31-7-280 — Health Care Provider Annual Reports; Form
- § 31-7-283 — Compilation and Dissemination of Information; Rules and Regulations
- § 31-7-282 — Collection and Submission of Data
- § 31-7-284 — Public Disclosure; Updating of Data Base; Publication; Fees
- § 31-7-285 — Confidentiality; Liability
- § 31-7-300 — Definitions
- § 31-7-302 — Rules and Regulations; Authority of Department to Issue, Suspend, or Revoke Licenses
- § 31-7-301 — License Requirement; License Not Assignable or Transferable
- § 31-7-303 — Inspections; Requirements for Exemption
- § 31-7-304 — Fees
- § 31-7-305 — Exempt Services
- § 31-7-307 — Certificate of Need Not Required of Licensees; Operation of Licensee As Home Health Agency Not Autho
- § 31-7-306 — Applications Received Prior to Effective Date of Article
- § 31-7-350 — Definitions
- § 31-7-351 — Request for Criminal Record Check; Employment Application Form Notice
- § 31-7-308 — Licensure and Regulation of Private Home Care Providers Transferred to Department of Community Healt
- § 31-7-353 — Penalty for Hiring Applicant With Criminal Record
- § 31-7-352 — Immunity From Liability
- § 31-7-354 — Authority to Enforce Article; Rules and Regulations
- § 31-7-401 — Notice to Attorney General of Acquisition
- § 31-7-402 — Content and Form of Notice to Attorney General; Retention of Experts; Payment of Costs and Expenses
- § 31-7-400 — Definitions
- § 31-7-403 — Certification of Interest in Acquiring Entity; Certification of Financial Interest in Business Assoc
- § 31-7-404 — Publication of Notice
- § 31-7-405 — Public Hearing; Expert or Consultant Required to Testify; Testimony; Representative of Acquiring Ent
- § 31-7-407 — Attorney General to Ensure Compliance With Article; Other Persons Not Precluded From Instituting Jud
- § 31-7-406 — Purpose of Public Hearing; Factors to Be Addressed in Disclosure
- § 31-7-407.1 — Report of Findings
- § 31-7-408 — Notice Required Prior to Issuance or Renewal of Permit to Operate Hospital; Permit Subject to Revoca
- § 31-7-409 — Prospective Operation of Article
- § 31-7-410 — Authority of Attorney General Unaffected
- § 31-7-411 — Attorney General's Power Under Article Same As Under Code § 45-15-17
- § 31-7-412 — Disposition or Acquisition Made in Violation of Requirements of Article Null and Void; Violators Sub
- § 31-8-1 — Establishment and Purpose of Program; Administration
- § 31-8-2 — Definitions
- § 31-8-3 — Disbursement of State Funds to Counties
- § 31-8-4 — Qualification of Counties for Participation in Program
- § 31-8-5 — Submission of Budget by County
- § 31-8-6 — Credit for Expenditures by County
- § 31-8-8 — Agreements Between Department and Other Governmental Agencies or Private Organizations to Obtain Fun
- § 31-8-7 — Qualifications for Assistance Under Program; Waiver of Residence Requirements in Emergencies
- § 31-8-9 — Use of Gifts and Donations
- § 31-8-10 — Rules and Regulations
- § 31-8-11 — Construction of Article
- § 31-8-30 — Findings; Purpose of Article
- § 31-8-31 — Definitions
- § 31-8-33 — Creation of Fund
- § 31-8-32 — Determination of Indigency
- § 31-8-34 — Maintenance of Records; Certification of Cost of Care; Determination of Amount of Fund
- § 31-8-35 — Payments From Fund to Hospitals
- § 31-8-36 — State Appropriations to Fund
- § 31-8-37 — Compliance With This Article Contingent Upon Appropriation
- § 31-8-40 — Legislative Findings and Purpose
- § 31-8-41 — Definitions
- § 31-8-42 — Requirement of Hospitals With Emergency Services to Provide Care to Pregnant Women in Labor
- § 31-8-43 — Determination of Indigency; Payment of Services Provided Under Code § 31-8-42 for Indigent Patients
- § 31-8-44 — Immunity of Hospital or Health Care Provider From Liability
- § 31-8-43.1 — Extent of Patient's Liability for Costs; Required Cooperation of Patient With County; Liability of F
- § 31-8-46 — Investigation; Penalties; Rules and Regulations
- § 31-8-45 — Availability of Cause of Action for Patient Wrongfully Denied Care
- § 31-8-50 — Declaration of Policy
- § 31-8-51 — Definitions
- § 31-8-52 — Establishment of Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program
- § 31-8-54 — Duties of Community Ombudsmen
- § 31-8-53 — Duties of State Ombudsman
- § 31-8-55 — Entry and Investigative Authority; Cooperation of Government Agencies; Communication With Residents
- § 31-8-56 — Resolution of Complaints
- § 31-8-57 — Reporting Abuse
- § 31-8-58 — Confidentiality
- § 31-8-59 — Notice to Residents
- § 31-8-60 — Retaliation Against Resident and Interference With Ombudsman Prohibited; Provisions Applicable to Vi
- § 31-8-61 — Liability for Provision of Information
- § 31-8-62 — Liability Arising From Complaints
- § 31-8-63 — Rules and Regulations
- § 31-8-80 — Short Title
- § 31-8-81 — Definitions
- § 31-8-82 — Persons Required to Report Abuse or Exploitation; Time for Making Report; Contents of Report; Record
- § 31-8-83 — Investigations
- § 31-8-84 — Evaluation of Results of Investigation; Protection of Resident
- § 31-8-85 — Immunity From Liability
- § 31-8-86 — Confidentiality
- § 31-8-87 — Retaliation Prohibited
- § 31-8-88 — Notice of Requirements of Article
- § 31-8-100 — Short Title
- § 31-8-101 — Legislative Intent
- § 31-8-102 — Definitions
- § 31-8-103 — Rights of Residents Generally
- § 31-8-104 — Explanation of Rights; Acknowledgment of Explanation; Posting of Rights At Facilities
- § 31-8-105 — Giving Certain Notices to Persons Who Became Residents Before July 1, 1981
- § 31-8-106 — Information to Be Provided Residents Upon Admission; List of Current Rates and Services; Bill for Ch
- § 31-8-107 — Refusal of Admission or Continued Residence on the Basis of History or Condition of Mental or Physic
- § 31-8-109 — Use or Threat of Physical Restraints, Isolation, or Restrictions on Mobility
- § 31-8-108 — Required Care, Treatment, and Services; Rights in Regard Thereto; Experimental Research or Treatment
- § 31-8-110 — Right to Select Pharmacy or Pharmacist; Charges for Pharmaceutical Supplies and Services; Informatio
- § 31-8-111 — Rights As Citizen
- § 31-8-112 — Freedom From Duty to Perform Services for Facility; Right to Rise and Retire At Times of Resident's
- § 31-8-113 — Right to Retain and Use Personal Property At Facility; Provision of Secure Storage Space for Such Pr
- § 31-8-114 — Right to Privacy
- § 31-8-115 — Use of Payments Made to or on Behalf of a Resident; Right of Resident or His Guardian to Manage the
- § 31-8-117 — Suspension of Certain Rights Where Exercise Poses Danger to Self or Other Residents; Notice of Suspe
- § 31-8-116 — Involuntary Transfer of Residents Discharged From Facility; Return to Facility After Transfer
- § 31-8-118 — Freedom From Interference in Exercise of Rights and Pursuit of Interests; Accommodation of Conflicti
- § 31-8-119 — Obtaining Contributions by Coercion; Use of Contributions Designated for a Restricted Purpose; Recei
- § 31-8-120 — Visitors; Right of Access
- § 31-8-121 — Formation of Residents' Council; Space for Meetings; Assistance in Attending Meetings; Compelling of
- § 31-8-122 — Compliance With This Article by Facilities; Establishment by Facilities of Written Policies and Proc
- § 31-8-123 — Use of State or Community Ombudsman to Resolve Residents' Complaints
- § 31-8-124 — Grievances
- § 31-8-125 — Administrative Hearings
- § 31-8-127 — Rules and Regulations
- § 31-8-126 — Cause of Action Against Facility for Violation of Rights Under This Article; Civil Penalties; Applic
- § 31-8-130 — Short Title
- § 31-8-131 — Legislative Findings and Intent
- § 31-8-132 — Definitions
- § 31-8-133 — Residents' Rights
- § 31-8-134 — Grievance Procedure
- § 31-8-135 — Hearing; Transfer of Resident
- § 31-8-136 — Action for Damages
- § 31-8-137 — Temporary Restraining Order; Injunctions
- § 31-8-138 — Failure to Validly License As Defense
- § 31-8-139 — Mandamus
- § 31-8-150 — Constitutional Authority for Passage of Article
- § 31-8-151 — Definitions
- § 31-8-152 — Creation of Indigent Care Trust Fund
- § 31-8-152.1 — State Sales and Use Taxation of Certain Health Care Services
- § 31-8-153 — Contributions to Trust Fund
- § 31-8-153.1 — Irrevocable Transfer of Funds to Trust Fund; Provision for Indigent Patients
- § 31-8-153.2 — Revenues Raised From Specified Sources
- § 31-8-153.3 — No Lapse of Contributions to the General Fund
- § 31-8-154 — Authorized Expenditure of Contributed Funds
- § 31-8-155 — Promulgation of Rules for Funding Expansions of Eligibility and Indigent Care Programs
- § 31-8-156 — Appropriation of State Funds by General Assembly
- § 31-8-157 — Refunding Contributed Funds; Penalties Not Refunded
- § 31-8-158 — Refunding Funds Not Appropriated or Determined Void or Ineligible
- § 31-8-159 — Reporting Requirements
- § 31-8-160 — Applicability of Article 7 of Chapter 4 of Title 49
- § 31-8-161 — Legislative Authority
- § 31-8-162 — Definitions
- § 31-8-163 — Segregated Account of Revenues Raised Through Provider Fees
- § 31-8-164 — Provider Fee Based on Patient Day; Quarterly Payment Required
- § 31-8-165 — Use of Segregated Account Funds; Form for Reporting Provider Fee; Maintenance of Records; Inaccurate
- § 31-8-166 — General Assembly Appropriations of Segregated Funds; Match to Federal Funds; No Lapsing At End of Fi
- § 31-8-167 — Annual Report by Department to General Assembly
- § 31-8-168 — Request for Waiver From United States Department of Health and Human Services
- § 31-8-169 — Application of the Medical Assistance Act of 1977
- § 31-8-170 — Legislative Authority
- § 31-8-171 — Definitions
- § 31-8-172 — Segregated Account for the Deposit of Fees
- § 31-8-173 — Assessment, Calculation, and Payment of Fees
- § 31-8-174 — Collection and Disposition of Fees; Authority of Department to Inspect Records of Care Management Or
- § 31-8-175 — Appropriation of Revenues to the Department
- § 31-8-176 — Annual Report by the Department
- § 31-8-177 — Applicability of the Georgia Medical Assistance Act of 1977
- § 31-8-179 — (Repealed Effective June 30, 2017) Short Title
- § 31-8-179.1 — (Repealed Effective June 30, 2017) Definitions
- § 31-8-179.2 — (Repealed Effective June 30, 2017) Department of Community Health Authorized to Assess One or More P
- § 31-8-179.3 — (Repealed Effective June 30, 2017) Provider Payments Assessed to Be Deposited in Segregated Accounts
- § 31-8-179.4 — (Repealed Effective June 30, 2017) Authorized Use of Appropriated Funds
- § 31-8-179.5 — (Repealed Effective June 30, 2017) Applicability of Georgia Medical Assistance Act
- § 31-8-180 — Definitions
- § 31-8-179.6 — (Repealed Effective June 30, 2017) Termination Date
- § 31-8-181 — Individuals and Hospitals Excluded From Application of Article
- § 31-8-182 — Disclosure of Care, Treatment, or Therapeutic Activities Required; Disclosure Form
- § 31-8-183 — Areas Covered by Disclosure Requirements
- § 31-8-190 — Short Title
- § 31-8-184 — Failure to Provide Disclosure; Review and Verification of Disclosure Form
- § 31-8-191 — Legislative Findings and Intent
- § 31-8-192 — Definitions
- § 31-8-193 — Establishment of Program; Contracts With Health Care Providers
- § 31-8-194 — Notice to Patients Required
- § 31-8-195 — Volunteers to Provide Services
- § 31-8-195.1 — Sovereign Immunity Protection for Health Care Professionals in Safety Net Clinics
- § 31-8-196 — Exemption From Employment Regulations
- § 31-8-197 — Annual Report of Claims Statistics
- § 31-8-198 — Annual Report by the Department Summarizing the Efficiency of Access and Treatment Outcomes
- § 31-8-199 — Department's Responsibilities Regarding Liability Insurance
- § 31-8-200 — Adoption of Rules and Regulations
- § 31-8-201 — Applicability; Preservation of the State's Rights Under the Tort Claims Act
- § 31-8-210 — Committee Established; Composition; Officers; Terms of Office; Duties and Responsibilities; Assistan
- § 31-8-300 — Through 31-8-306
- § 31-9-1 — Short Title
- § 31-9-2 — Persons Authorized to Consent to Surgical or Medical Treatment
- § 31-9-3 — Emergencies
- § 31-9-4 — Applicability of Chapter to Care and Treatment of Mentally Ill
- § 31-9-5 — Applicability of Chapter to Abortion and Sterilization Procedures
- § 31-9-6 — Construction of Chapter; Requirements of Valid Consent
- § 31-9-7 — Right of Persons Who are At Least 18 Years of Age to Refuse to Consent to Treatment
- § 31-9-6.1 — Disclosure of Certain Information to Persons Undergoing Certain Surgical or Diagnostic Procedures; F
- § 31-10-1 — Definitions
- § 31-10-2 — Maintenance and Operation of Vital Records Registration System
- § 31-10-3 — Rules and Regulations
- § 31-10-5 — Duties and Powers of State Registrar; Delegation of Functions and Duties
- § 31-10-4 — Appointment of State Registrar of Vital Records
- § 31-10-6 — Local Registrars, Local Custodians, Special Abstracting Agents, and Deputies; Appointment; Duties
- § 31-10-7 — Form of Certificates and Reports; Date Received for Registration Required; Filing or Registration of
- § 31-10-8 — Certification to County Treasurers of Birth and Death Certificates and Spontaneous Fetal Death Repor
- § 31-10-9.1 — Social Security Account Information of Parents
- § 31-10-9 — Registration of Births
- § 31-10-10 — Registration of Live Born Infants of Unknown Parentage
- § 31-10-11 — Registration of Delayed Certificate of Birth
- § 31-10-12 — Judicial Procedure to Establish Facts of Birth
- § 31-10-13 — Certificates of Adoption
- § 31-10-13.1 — Certified Copies of Orders and Registration of Legitimations and Paternity Orders
- § 31-10-13.2 — Provision of Copies of Legitimation and Paternity Orders to State Registrar
- § 31-10-14 — Issuance of New Certificate of Birth Following Adoption and Legitimation or Paternity Determination
- § 31-10-15 — Death Certificate; Filing; Medical Certification; Forwarding Death Certificate to Decedent's County
- § 31-10-16 — Criteria for Determining Death; Immunity From Liability
- § 31-10-17 — State Registration of Death Certificates; Certified Copies; Certificates of Record
- § 31-10-18 — Registration of Spontaneous Fetal Deaths
- § 31-10-19 — Reporting of Induced Termination of Pregnancy
- § 31-10-20 — Permits for Disposition, Disinterment, and Reinterment
- § 31-10-22 — Record of Divorces, Dissolutions, and Annulments
- § 31-10-21 — Record of Marriage Licenses
- § 31-10-23 — Amendment of Certificates or Reports
- § 31-10-24 — Preservation or Disposition of Vital Records; Certified Reproductions; Preserved Originals and Autho
- § 31-10-25 — Disclosure of Information Contained in Vital Records; Transfer of Records to State Archives
- § 31-10-27 — Fees for Copies or Services
- § 31-10-26 — Certified Copies of Vital Records; Issuance; Use for Statistical Purposes; Transmittal of Records Ou
- § 31-10-28 — Institutions to Keep Vital Records
- § 31-10-29 — Privileged Nature of Disclosures; Notification of Local Registrar of Institutional Deaths and Fetal
- § 31-10-30 — Posting Facts of Death to Birth Certificates
- § 31-10-31 — Penalties
- § 31-10-32 — Extension of Periods for Filing of Certificates or Reports
- § 31-11-1 — Findings; Declaration of Policy
- § 31-10-33 — Procedure for Stillbirth
- § 31-11-2 — Definitions
- § 31-11-4 — Supervision and Modifications of Emsc Program
- § 31-11-3 — Recommendations by Local Coordinating Entity As to Administration of Emsc Program; Hearing and Appea
- § 31-11-5 — Rules and Regulations
- § 31-11-6 — Records
- § 31-11-7 — Exercise of Emergency Vehicle Privileges by Ambulance Drivers
- § 31-11-8 — Liability of Persons Rendering Emergency Care; Liability of Physicians Advising Ambulance Service Pu
- § 31-11-9 — Enforcement; Inspections
- § 31-11-10 — Establishment of Fees and Regulations by Municipalities
- § 31-11-11 — Applicability of Chapter
- § 31-11-12 — Contracts Between Emergency Service Providers and Pharmacies for Furnishing Dangerous Drugs and Cont
- § 31-11-30 — License Requirement
- § 31-11-31 — Application for License
- § 31-11-31.1 — License Fee
- § 31-11-32 — Duties of License Officer
- § 31-11-33 — Insurance Coverage As Condition of Licensing
- § 31-11-34 — Standards for Ambulances
- § 31-11-35 — Renewal of License; Change of Ownership of Ambulance Service
- § 31-11-36 — Suspension or Revocation of License; Appeal to Superior Court
- § 31-11-49 — Definitions
- § 31-11-50 — Medical Adviser
- § 31-11-52 — Certification and Recertification Of, and Training For, Paramedics and Cardiac Technicians
- § 31-11-51 — Certification and Recertification of Emergency Medical Technicians; Rules and Regulations; Use of Co
- § 31-11-53 — Services Which May Be Rendered by Certified Emergency Medical Technicians and Trainees
- § 31-11-53.1 — Automated External Defibrillator Program; Establishment; Regulations; Liability
- § 31-11-54 — Services Which May Be Rendered by Paramedics and Paramedic Trainees
- § 31-11-55 — Services Which May Be Rendered by Certified Cardiac Technicians and Trainees
- § 31-11-55.1 — Opioid Antagonists Administered by First Responder to Save Life of Person Experiencing Opioid Relate
- § 31-11-57 — Revocation of Certificates Issued to Paramedics and Cardiac Technicians
- § 31-11-56 — Revocation of Certificates Issued to Emergency Medical Technicians
- § 31-11-58 — Recertification of Emergency Medical Technicians; Continuing Education Requirements
- § 31-11-58.1 — Recertification of Paramedics and Cardiac Technicians; Continuing Education Requirements
- § 31-11-59 — Services of Emergency Medical Technicians, Paramedics, and Cardiac Technicians in Hospitals
- § 31-11-60 — Obtaining and Administering Drugs by Certified Employees of Counties or Municipalities
- § 31-11-60.1 — Program for Physician Control Over Emergency Medical Services to Nonhospital Patients
- § 31-11-61 — Penalty
- § 31-11-80 — Short Title
- § 31-11-81 — Definitions
- § 31-11-82 — Evaluation of Person With Emergency Condition; Initiation of Intervention Without Prospective Author
- § 31-11-100 — Definitions
- § 31-11-101 — Creation of Georgia Trauma Care Network Commission; Composition; Membership; Meetings; Vacancies; Co
- § 31-11-102 — Duties and Responsibilities
- § 31-11-103 — Georgia Trauma Trust Fund
- § 31-11-110 — Legislative Findings
- § 31-11-112 — Identification of Primary or Remote Treatment Stroke Centers
- § 31-11-113 — Certification; Application Process; Inspections
- § 31-11-114 — Grants; Report
- § 31-11-115 — Distribution of List of State Identified Stroke Centers to Emergency Medical Services Providers; Dev
- § 31-11-116 — Annual Reports
- § 31-11-117 — Statutory Construction
- § 31-11-118 — Advertising
- § 31-11-119 — Rules and Regulations
- § 31-12-1 — Power to Conduct Research and Studies
- § 31-12-2 — Reporting Disease; Confidentiality; Reporting Required of Pharmacists; Immunity From Liability As to
- § 31-12-2.1 — Investigation of Potential Bioterrorism Activity; Regulations and Planning for Public Health Emergen
- § 31-12-3 — Power to Require Immunization and Other Preventive Measures
- § 31-12-3.1 — Vaccination Registry; Reporting Requirements, Maintenance, and Use
- § 31-12-3.2 — Meningococcal Disease; Vaccinations; Disclosures
- § 31-12-4 — Isolation and Segregation of Diseased Persons; Quarantine
- § 31-12-4.1 — Smallpox Vaccination and Treatment Program
- § 31-12-5 — State-Wide Network for Medical Genetics Services
- § 31-12-6 — System for Prevention of Serious Illness, Severe Physical or Developmental Disability, and Death Res
- § 31-12-7 — Rules and Regulations Regarding Tests for Sickle Cell Anemia, Sickle Cell Trait, and Other Metabolic
- § 31-12-8 — Occupational Health and Safety
- § 31-12-10 — Right of Entry to Facility
- § 31-12-9 — Importation, Sale, and Breeding of Animals and Birds to Be Kept As Pets
- § 31-12-11 — Abating Operation of Bathhouses
- § 31-12-12 — Restrictions on Sale or Dispensing of Contact Lenses; Responsibilities Relating to Prescriptions; Cr
- § 31-12-13 — Definitions Concerning Bloodborne Pathogens; Standards; Funds for Research and Development
- § 31-12-14 — Cancer Research Program Fund; Contributions; Accounting
- § 31-13-1 — Short Title
- § 31-13-2 — Declaration of Policy
- § 31-13-3 — Definitions
- § 31-13-4 — Administration of State-Wide Radiation Control Program for Radiation Generating Equipment
- § 31-13-4.1 — Administration of State-Wide Radiation Control Program for Radioactive Materials
- § 31-13-6 — Bonding Licensees
- § 31-13-5 — Powers and Duties of Department of Community Health and Department of Natural Resources; Enforcement
- § 31-13-7 — Permits for Disposal of Radioactive Waste; Bonding of Permittees
- § 31-13-8 — Licensing Users of By-Product, Source, and Special Nuclear Materials As Sources of Ionizing Radiatio
- § 31-13-8.1 — General or Specific Licensing for Use, Manufacture, Transport, Transactions In, and Possession of Ra
- § 31-13-8.2 — Licensing of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Medical Uses of Radioactive Materials
- § 31-13-9 — Records of Use of Radiation Sources and Exposure of Employees to Radiation
- § 31-13-10 — Suspension, Revocation, and Amendment of License or Registration; Emergency Orders; Review
- § 31-13-12 — License Required
- § 31-13-11 — Impounding and Condemnation of Radiation Generating Equipment and Radioactive Materials
- § 31-13-13 — Penalties
- § 31-13-14 — Inspections and Investigations
- § 31-13-15 — Investigation of Apparent Violations; Initiation of Legal Proceedings
- § 31-13-16 — Authorization to Remedy Violation by Conference, Conciliation, or Persuasion; Order to Undertake Cor
- § 31-13-17 — Declaration of Existence of Emergency
- § 31-13-18 — Hearing on Order or Notice of Action
- § 31-13-19 — Judicial Review
- § 31-13-20 — Filing Certified Copy of Unappealed Final Order or Affirmed Order
- § 31-13-21 — Temporary or Permanent Injunction; Restraining Order
- § 31-13-22 — Representation of Director in Actions
- § 31-13-23 — Transfer of Powers and Duties Between Department of Natural Resources and Department of Community He
- § 31-13-24 — Effect on Proceedings Commenced Before April 4, 1990; Continuation of Federal Aid to Agency Receivin
- § 31-13-25 — Rules, Regulations, Agreements, and Contracts Formerly Under Department of Human Resources (Now Know
- § 31-14-2 — Petition for Commitment
- § 31-14-4 — Service of Copy of Petition and Order; Penalty for Failure to Comply
- § 31-14-3 — Hearing on Petition; Notice; Physical Examination; Court Costs; Attorney's Fee; Conduct of Hearing
- § 31-14-5 — Circumstances Allowing Custody Pending Hearing
- § 31-14-6 — Report of Persons Making Examination; Service of Copies
- § 31-14-7 — Results of Hearing; Commitment to Hospital or Facility; Dismissal of Petition and Release From Custo
- § 31-14-8 — Period of Confinement of Patients Committed Under Chapter
- § 31-14-8.1 — Continuation of Confinement of Patient; Report Required; Hearing
- § 31-14-8.2 — Appeal From Orders of Superior Court or Hearing Examiner; Costs; Right to Counsel
- § 31-14-9 — Procedure for Securing Discharge; Petition for Habeas Corpus
- § 31-14-10 — Enforcement of Rules and Regulations by County Boards of Health
- § 31-14-11 — Unauthorized Leave of Committed Person From Hospital or Facility
- § 31-14-12 — Applicability of Commitment Provisions to Persons Who Obey Rules and Regulations of Department
- § 31-14-13 — Order Directing Compliance With Plan of Evaluation or Outpatient Treatment; Contempt
- § 31-14-14 — Immunity From Liability
- § 31-15-1 — Findings; Declaration of Purpose
- § 31-15-2 — Establishment of Program
- § 31-15-4 — Cancer Control Officer
- § 31-15-3 — Functions of the Cancer Advisory Committee; Membership; Terms of Office; Vacancies
- § 31-15-5 — Duties of Commissioner
- § 31-15-6 — Right to Benefits Under Other Programs
- § 31-16-1 — Findings; Declaration of Purpose
- § 31-16-2 — Establishment of Program
- § 31-16-3 — Functions of the Kidney Disease Advisory Committee; Membership; Terms of Office; Vacancies; Compensa
- § 31-16-4 — Staff
- § 31-16-6 — Right to Benefits Under Other Programs
- § 31-16-5 — Duties of Commissioner
- § 31-16-7 — Reuse of Kidney Dialyzer; Limitation; Authority; Failure to Comply
- § 31-16-8 — Task Force on Kidney Dialysis Centers; Establishment; Membership; Meetings; Report; Abolition
- § 31-17-1 — Enumeration of Diseases Deemed Dangerous to Public Health
- § 31-17-3 — Examination and Treatment by Health Authorities
- § 31-17-2 — Report of Diagnosis or Treatment to Health Authorities
- § 31-17-4 — Serologic Tests of Pregnant Women
- § 31-17-4.1 — Chlamydia Screening Test
- § 31-17-4.2 — Hiv and Syphilis Pregnancy Screening
- § 31-17-5 — Prophylactic Treatment At Childbirth
- § 31-17-6 — Regulation of Laboratories
- § 31-17-7 — Consent of Minor to Medical or Surgical Care or Services; Informing Spouse, Parent, Custodian, or Gu
- § 31-17-8 — Penalty
- § 31-18-1 — Declaration of Policy
- § 31-18-2 — Definitions
- § 31-18-3 — Reporting Procedures
- § 31-18-4 — Duties of Commission
- § 31-19-1 — Responsibility for Control
- § 31-19-2 — Powers of Department in Infected Area
- § 31-19-3 — Licensing and Regulation of Animals by Local Authorities
- § 31-19-4 — Duty of Notification
- § 31-19-5 — Inoculation of Canines and Felines Against Rabies
- § 31-19-6 — Certificates of Inoculation; Tags
- § 31-19-7 — County Rabies Control Officer
- § 31-19-8 — Joint Administration of Chapter by Adjoining Counties
- § 31-19-9 — Applicability to Municipalities With Rabies Control Laws
- § 31-19-10 — Penalty
- § 31-20-1 — Definitions
- § 31-20-2 — Performance of Sterilization Procedure Upon Request
- § 31-20-3 — Sterilization of Mentally Incompetent Persons
- § 31-20-4 — Restriction on Performance of Sterilization Procedure
- § 31-20-5 — Civil and Criminal Liability; Compliance Where Other Medical Treatment May Result in Sterilization
- § 31-20-6 — Exemptions From Requirements of Chapter
- § 31-21-1 — Approved Disinfectant;
- § 31-21-2 — Conflict With Authority of Commissioner of Agriculture
- § 31-21-4 — Burial At Sea of Cremated Remains; Notification that Cremated Remains are Ready for Interment; Uncla
- § 31-21-3 — Death of Person With Infectious or Communicable Disease; Required Reporting Procedures; Confidential
- § 31-21-5 — Incineration or Cremation of Dead Body or Parts Thereof
- § 31-21-6 — Notification of Law Enforcement Agency Upon Disturbance, Destruction, or Debasement of Human Remains
- § 31-21-7 — Preneed Contracts and Revisions; Affidavit on Disposition of Remains; Role of Probate Court; Warrant
- § 31-21-21 — Delivery to Board of Certain Unclaimed Bodies
- § 31-21-20 — Board for the Distribution of Cadavers
- § 31-21-22 — Disposition of Bodies of Travelers Dying Suddenly
- § 31-21-23 — Distribution of Bodies by Board
- § 31-21-24 — Transportation of Bodies
- § 31-21-25 — Bonds
- § 31-21-26 — Payment of Expenses
- § 31-21-40 — Omission to Perform Duties Imposed by Chapter
- § 31-21-41 — Traffic in Human Bodies
- § 31-21-42 — Disinterment by Coroner Without Good Grounds
- § 31-21-43 — Removal of Dead Body From Grave for Purposes of Sale or Dis§
- § 31-21-44 — Wanton or Malicious Removal of Dead Body From Grave or Disturbance of Contents of Grave; Receipt, Re
- § 31-21-44.1 — Abuse of Dead Body
- § 31-21-44.2 — Throwing Away or Abandonment of Dead Bodies Prohibited; Punishment
- § 31-21-45 — Public Exhibit or Display of Dead Human Bodies of American Indians or American Indian Human Remains
- § 31-22-3 — Clinical Laboratory, Blood Bank, and Tissue Bank Committee
- § 31-22-4 — Examination of Human Specimens
- § 31-22-1 — Definitions
- § 31-22-2 — Licenses
- § 31-22-5 — Methods for Selection of Blood Donors and Collection, Storage, and Processing of Human Blood
- § 31-22-6 — Powers of Board to Promulgate Rules and Regulations, Establish and Enforce Standards
- § 31-22-8 — Inspections; Evaluation Program
- § 31-22-7 — Reports to Department
- § 31-22-9 — Applicability of Chapter
- § 31-22-9.1 — Hiv Tests -- Who May Perform Test
- § 31-22-10 — Effect of This Chapter on Chapter 23 of This Title and Article 6 of Chapter 5 of Title 44
- § 31-22-9.2 — Hiv Tests -- Report of Positive Results; Notification; Counseling; Violations; Exception for Insuran
- § 31-22-12 — Injunction of Operation of Unlicensed Clinical Laboratories
- § 31-22-11 — Effect of This Chapter on Chapter 34 of Title 43
- § 31-22-13 — Penalty
- § 31-23-2 — Effect on Eye Donations of the
- § 31-23-1 — Definitions
- § 31-23-4 — Powers of Department
- § 31-23-3 — Hospitals or Medical Schools Which May Operate Eye Banks; Right of Eye Banks to Receive Gifts, Donat
- § 31-23-5 — Persons Authorized to Extract Eyes; Compensation Therefor; Liability of Persons Operating Eye Banks
- § 31-23-7 — Liability of Donor or Donor's Estate
- § 31-23-6 — Removal of Eye or Corneal Tissue
- § 31-23-9 — Penalty
- § 31-23-8 — Effect of Chapter Upon Existing Methods of Treatment or Instruction
- § 31-24-1 — Short Title
- § 31-24-2 — Definitions
- § 31-24-3 — Requirement of Qualification of Blood Donors
- § 31-24-4 — Labeling of Containers of Blood
- § 31-24-5 — Transfusion of Unlabeled Blood; Identification of Blood Administered by Transfusion
- § 31-24-6 — Transfer of Blood and Blood Components for Industrial Use
- § 31-24-7 — Administration of Chapter
- § 31-24-8 — Penalty
- § 31-25-1 — Through 31-25-13
- § 31-26-1 — Definitions
- § 31-26-2 — Requirement of Certificate; Application; Educational Requirements; Issuance, Suspension, and Revocat
- § 31-26-3 — Rules and Regulations
- § 31-26-4 — Conduct Prohibited of Certificate Holders
- § 31-26-5 — Attendance At Other Than Normal Childbirth; Prohibited Procedures; Conduct in Event of Complications
- § 31-26-6 — Enforcement
- § 31-26-7 — Injunctive Relief of Violations
- § 31-27-1 — Definitions
- § 31-27-2 — Permit Requirement
- § 31-27-3 — Application for Permit
- § 31-27-4 — Additional Requirements for Issuance of Permit; Denial, Suspension, or Revocation
- § 31-27-5 — Bond Requirement; Cash Deposit in Lieu of Bond
- § 31-27-6 — Assessment for Persons in Attendance Beyond Number Specified
- § 31-27-7 — Emergency Powers of Governor; Authority of Director of Civil Defense Division
- § 31-27-8 — Recovery by State for Costs and Damages
- § 31-27-9 — Rules and Regulations
- § 31-27-11 — Civil Penalty
- § 31-27-12 — Criminal Penalty
- § 31-27-10 — Applicability of Chapter
- § 31-28-2 — Issuance of Permits
- § 31-28-4 — Administrative Review of Local Government Order
- § 31-28-3 — Denial, Suspension, and Revocation of Permits
- § 31-28-5 — Standards for Health, Sanitation, and Safety
- § 31-28-6 — Inspection of Premises
- § 31-28-7 — Penalty
- § 31-29-1 — Amount of Compensation
- § 31-29-2 — Physical Examination Required for Compensation Under Code § 31-29-1
- § 31-29-3 — Periodic Physical Examinations of Persons Receiving Compensation
- § 31-29-4 — Effect of Retirement Under Chapter 2 of Title 47
- § 31-29-5 — Contributions to Retirement System Where Employee Does Not Retire
- § 31-29-6 — Rights of Employees Under State Personnel Administration
- § 31-29-7 — Rules and Regulations of Employing Authority; Exclusion From Right to Compensation of Employees Not
- § 31-29-8 — Specific Inclusion of Employees of Certain Institutions
- § 31-30-1 — (for Effective Date, See Note.) Definitions
- § 31-30-2 — (for Effective Date, See Note.) Submission of Report to Department
- § 31-30-3 — (for Effective Date, See Note.) Report by Department of Information Submitted Under Chapter; Conduct
- § 31-30-4 — (for Effective Date, See Note.) Disclosure of Identity of Subject of Report; Statistics As Public In
- § 31-30-5 — (for Effective Date, See Note.) Immunity of Physician or Hospital Providing Required Information
- § 31-30-6 — (for Effective Date, See Note) Actions for Release of Information and Individual Medical Records
- § 31-30-7 — (for Effective Date, See Note.) Referral of Veterans for Medical and Financial Assistance; Screening
- § 31-30-8 — (for Effective Date, See Note.) Discontinuance of Referral and Screening Programs Performed by Feder
- § 31-30-9 — (for Effective Date, See Note.) When Chapter Effective
- § 31-31-1 — Through 31-31-6
- § 31-32-1 — Short Title
- § 31-32-2 — Definitions
- § 31-32-3 — Savings Clause for Existing Living Wills and Durable Powers of Attorney for Health Care
- § 31-32-4 — Form
- § 31-32-5 — Execution; Use of Form or Other Forms; Witnesses; Copies; Amendment
- § 31-32-6 — Revocation; Declarant's Marriage or Appointment of a Guardian
- § 31-32-7 — Duties and Responsibilities of Health Care Agents
- § 31-32-8 — Duties and Responsibilities of Health Care Providers
- § 31-32-9 — Conditions Precedent to Carrying Out Health Care Treatment Preferences; Physician's Failure to Compl
- § 31-32-11 — Advance Directive for Health Care's Relationship to Criminal and Insurance Laws
- § 31-32-10 — Immunity From Liability or Disciplinary Action
- § 31-32-12 — Restriction on Requiring and Preparing Advance Directives for Health Care
- § 31-32-13 — Penalties and Legal Sanctions for Violations
- § 31-32-14 — Effect of Chapter on Other Legal Rights and Duties
- § 31-33-1 — Definitions
- § 31-33-2 — Furnishing Copy of Records to Patient, Provider, or Other Authorized Person
- § 31-33-3 — Costs of Copying and Mailing; Patient's Rights As to Records
- § 31-33-4 — Mental Health Records
- § 31-33-5 — Immunity From Liability for Releasing Information
- § 31-33-6 — Confidential Communications
- § 31-33-7 — Furnishing Copies of Psychological or Psychiatric Evaluation to Law Enforcement Officer Upon Request
- § 31-33-8 — Electronic Records; Application to Psychiatric, Psychological, or Other Mental Health Records
- § 31-34-1 — Short Title
- § 31-34-3 — Administration by Georgia Board for Physician Workforce
- § 31-34-2 — Purpose and Intent of Chapter
- § 31-34-4 — Loan Applicant Qualifications; Rules and Regulations
- § 31-34-4.1 — Grants to Hospitals and Other Entities; Use of Funds; Rules and Regulations Authorized
- § 31-34-5 — Service Cancelable Loan; Amount; Repayment; Determination of Physician Underserved Rural Areas
- § 31-34-6 — Contract Between Applicant and State Agreeing to Terms and Conditions of Loan; Breach of Contract; S
- § 31-34-7 — Cancellation of Contract
- § 31-34-9 — Biennial Report to General Assembly
- § 31-34-8 — Funding
- § 31-35-1 — Legislative Finding
- § 31-35-2 — Definitions
- § 31-35-3 — Voluntary Vaccinations for Hepatitis B; Screening for Hepatitis C
- § 31-35-10 — Definitions
- § 31-35-11 — Vaccinations for Emergency Responders; Exemption Provided by Physician; Priority; Administration and
- § 31-36-1 — Through 31-36-13
- § 31-37-1 — Through 31-37-3
- § 31-38-1 — Definitions
- § 31-38-2 — Exemptions From Applicability of Chapter
- § 31-38-3 — Construction, Operation, and Maintenance Requirements
- § 31-38-4 — Warning Sign to Be Posted; Contents of Warning Sign
- § 31-38-4.1 — Regulation of Tanning Facilities
- § 31-38-5 — Compliance With Federal Regulations and National Electrical Code; Physical Barriers Required
- § 31-38-6 — Stand-Up Tanning Booth Requirements
- § 31-38-7 — Protective Goggles Requirement
- § 31-38-8 — Written Report of Injury Requirement; Use of Equipment by Minors Restricted; Equipment Maintenance R
- § 31-38-10 — Private Right of Action Authorized
- § 31-38-9 — Noncompliance With Chapter
- § 31-38-11 — Variance Permitted
- § 31-38-12 — Effect of Chapter on Administrator; Administrator's Immunity From Liability
- § 31-39-1 — Legislative Findings and Intent
- § 31-39-3 — Patient Presumed to Consent to Administration of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation; Patient's Order Not
- § 31-39-2 — Definitions
- § 31-39-4 — Persons Authorized to Issue Order Not to Resuscitate
- § 31-39-5 — Cancellation of Order Not to Resuscitate
- § 31-39-6 — Revocation of Consent to Order Not to Resuscitate
- § 31-39-6.1 — Form of Order Not to Resuscitate; Bracelet or Necklace; Revocation or Cancellation of Order
- § 31-39-7 — Liability of Persons Carrying Out in Good Faith Decisions Regarding Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation; N
- § 31-39-8 — Effect of Order Not to Resuscitate on Life Insurance Policies
- § 31-40-1 — Definitions
- § 31-39-9 — Effect of Chapter on Legal Rights and Responsibilities; Right of Court to Approve Order Not to Resus
- § 31-40-2 — Issuance of Permits
- § 31-40-3 — Denial, Suspension, and Revocation of Permit
- § 31-40-4 — Administrative Review of Order of County Board of Health
- § 31-40-5 — Rules and Regulations
- § 31-40-6 — Enforcement of Chapter; Inspection of Premises
- § 31-40-7 — Criminal Penalty
- § 31-40-8 — Public Education Program
- § 31-40-9 — Enactment of More Stringent Laws
- § 31-40-10 — Criminal Law Not Repealed
- § 31-41-1 — Short Title
- § 31-41-2 — Legislative Findings
- § 31-41-3 — Definitions
- § 31-41-4 — Establishment of Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Program; Training Programs; Licensure and Certifi
- § 31-41-5 — Enforcement of Chapter; Violations
- § 31-41-6 — Federal Regulations; Fees; Corrective Orders; Violations
- § 31-41-10 — Short Title
- § 31-41-11 — Legislative Findings
- § 31-41-12 — Definitions
- § 31-41-13 — Notice of Lead Poisoning Hazard
- § 31-41-15 — Owner Liability for Units Constructed Prior to 1978
- § 31-41-14 — Abatement of Lead Poisoning Hazard
- § 31-41-16 — Certificate Evidencing Compliance; Liability Relief
- § 31-41-17 — Advice Regarding Cleaning Activities in Homes Occupied by Children With Elevated Blood Lead Levels
- § 31-41-19 — Rules and Regulations
- § 31-41-18 — Application
- § 31-42-1 — Short Title
- § 31-42-2 — Purposes
- § 31-42-3 — Strategies to Promote and Maintain Education Program
- § 31-43-1 — Definition
- § 31-43-2 — Findings of General Assembly
- § 31-43-3 — Creation of Commission
- § 31-43-4 — Members of Commission
- § 31-43-5 — Appointments to Commission
- § 31-43-6 — Lobbyists Excluded As Members; Removal of Members; Validity of Actions; Notification When Grounds fo
- § 31-43-7 — Terms of Members; Vacancies
- § 31-43-8 — Election of Presiding Officer; Presiding Officer's Power of Appointment
- § 31-43-9 — Compensation
- § 31-43-10 — Meetings; Implementation of Policies
- § 31-43-11 — Annual Written Report
- § 31-43-13 — Solicitation of Donations
- § 31-43-12 — Duties and Responsibilities
- § 31-44-1 — Definitions
- § 31-44-2 — Fees
- § 31-44-3 — Adoption of Rules; Council Established; Terms of Councilmembers
- § 31-44-5 — Exceptions to Licensing Requirement
- § 31-44-4 — License Required
- § 31-44-6 — Application for License; Fee; Evidence of Qualified Staff; Temporary Provisional License; Issuance o
- § 31-44-7 — Minimum Standards of Rules
- § 31-44-8 — Qualifications of Employees
- § 31-44-10 — Inspections
- § 31-44-9 — Minimum Standards for Curricula, Instructors, and Training
- § 31-44-11 — Authority of Department to Deal With Violations of This Chapter or Rules Adopted Thereunder
- § 31-44-12 — Deposit of Collected Penalties
- § 31-44-13 — Temporary Management of Facilities
- § 31-44-15 — Fee of Temporary Manager
- § 31-44-14 — Action to Enjoin Operation of Facility
- § 31-45-1 — Short Title
- § 31-45-2 — Purpose
- § 31-45-3 — Definitions
- § 31-45-4 — Issuance of Permits; Terms of Expiration
- § 31-45-5 — Operation Permit Required for Each Public Swimming Pool
- § 31-45-6 — Construction of Public Swimming Pools
- § 31-45-7 — Notification for Inspection
- § 31-45-8 — Inspections by the County Board of Health
- § 31-45-9 — Suspension or Revocation of Permit
- § 31-45-10 — Rules and Regulations
- § 31-45-11 — Enforcement of Rules and Regulations
- § 31-45-12 — Inspection of Unregulated Pools
- § 31-45-13 — Applicability of Chapter
- § 31-46-1 — Legislative Findings
- § 31-46-2 — Definitions
- § 31-46-3 — Newborn Umbilical Cord Blood Bank for Postnatal Tissue and Fluid; Creation; Donations and Informatio
- § 31-46-5 — Funding; Requirements of Federal Law
- § 31-46-4 — Georgia Commission for Saving the Cure; Creation; Membership; Appointment; Terms of Office; Duties
- § 31-47-1 — Purpose of Program; Needs Assessment; Advisory Panel; Coordination and Utilization With Other Progra
- § 31-47-2 — Role and Duties of Commissioner
- § 31-47-3 — Acceptance of Grants; Compliance With Federal Requirements
- § 31-49-1 — Legislative Findings
- § 31-48-1 — Compact Enacted and Entered Into by the State of Georgia; Text of Compact
- § 31-49-2 — Creation of Council on Lupus Education and Awareness; Membership; Organization
- § 31-49-3 — Duties and Responsibilities of Council
- § 31-49-4 — Distribution of Information
- § 31-49-5 — Annual Report
- § 31-49-6 — Donations
- § 31-50-1 — (Repealed Effective June 30, 2016) Creation
- § 31-50-2 — (Repealed Effective June 30, 2016) Members
- § 31-50-3 — (Repealed Effective June 30, 2016) Meetings; Allowances
- § 31-50-4 — (Repealed Effective June 30, 2016) Duties; Powers; Authority
- § 31-50-5 — Sunset.
- § 31-51-1 — (Repealed Effective July 1, 2020) Creation of Program
- § 31-51-3 — (Repealed Effective July 1, 2020) Authorized Agents
- § 31-51-2 — (Repealed Effective July 1, 2020) Voluntary Enrollment; Residency
- § 31-51-4 — (Repealed Effective July 1, 2020) Suppliers of Low Thc Oil
- § 31-51-5 — (Repealed Effective July 1, 2020) Public Record Exempt From Disclosure
- § 31-51-6 — (Repealed Effective July 1, 2020) Funds
- § 31-51-7 — (Repealed Effective July 1, 2020) Immunity
- § 31-51-8 — (Repealed Effective July 1, 2020) Fees
- § 31-51-9 — (Repealed Effective July 1, 2020) Rules and Regulations
- § 31-51-10 — Sunset