Applicability of chapter; eligibility for community services

(a) This chapter shall apply to all county boards of health in Georgia and to the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities. (b) Developmentally disabled individuals who are not eligible to receive community services from other public agencies and developmentally disabled individuals who are not in fact receiving such services shall be entitled to receive all services afforded under this chapter. History. — Ga. L. 1972, p. 700, § 4; Ga. L. 2009, p. 453, §§ 3-2, 3-5/HB 228. 37-5-5. Duty of county board of health to provide community services; district health department to advise families or guardians of developmentally disabled individuals. (a) County boards of health shall, subject to limitations herein specified, provide community services and shall employ such personnel as may be needed to serve developmentally disabled individuals in their respective counties. (b) The district health department shall be the source of referral and information for the families or guardians of developmentally disabled individuals providing lifetime advice and guidance and referral to appropriate services. 247 37-5-6 History. — Ga. L. 1972, p. 700, § 5; Ga. L. 2009, p. 453, § 3-5/HB 228.