Construction

This article shall not be construed to repeal, amend, or impair the provisions of Code Section 19-13-23. History. Code 1981, § 19-9-103, enacted by Ga. L. 2001, p. 129, § 1. 1058 19-9-121 19-9-104. Conflicts with Child Custody Intrastate Jurisdiction Act. In the event of any conflict between this article and Article 2 of this chapter, the “Georgia Child Custody Intrastate Jurisdiction Act of 1978,” this article shall apply. History. Code 1981, § 19-9-104, enacted by Ga. L. 2001, p. 129, § 1. ARTICLE 4 POWER OF ATTORNEY FOR THE CARE OF A CHILD Editor’s notes. Ga. L. 2018, p. 19, § 2-1/HB 159, not codified by the General Assembly, provides that: “The General Assembly finds that: “(1) From time to time, parents experience short-term difficulties that impair their ability to perform the regular and expected functions to provide care and support to their children; “(2) Parents need a means to confer to a relative or other approved person the temporary authority to act on behalf of a child without the time and expense of a court proceeding or the involvement of the Division of Family and Children Services of the Department of Human Services; and “(3) Providing a statutory mechanism for granting such authority enhances family preservation and stability.” This article formerly pertained to the Power of Attorney for the Care of a Minor Child. The former article was based on Ga. L. 2008, p. 667, § 3/SB 88; Ga. L. 2009, p. 453, § 2-2/HB 228; Ga. L. 2010, p. 878, § 19/HB 1387 and was repealed by Ga. L. 2018, p. 19, § 2-2/HB 159, effective September 1, 2018. Rules for Power of Attorney for the Care of a Child, Official Compilation of the Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia, Department of Human Services, Administration, Subject 290-1-10.