Statutory construction

O.C.G.A. § 31-11-117 — under Title 31.

O.C.G.A. § 31-11-117

This article shall not be construed to be a medical practice guideline and shall not be used to restrict the authority of a hospital to provide services for which it has received a license under state law. The General Assembly intends that all patients be treated individually based on each patient’s needs and circumstances. History. — Code 1981, § 31-11-117, enacted by Ga. L. 2008, p. 1102, § 2/SB 549; Ga. L. 2016, p. 438, § 1/HB 853. Editor’s notes. — Ga. L. 2016, p. 438, § 2/HB 853, not codified by the General Assembly, provides: ‘‘The department shall begin the rulemaking process to effect the provisions of this Act no later than June 30, 2016.’’ 31-11-118. Advertising.