Title 31 — Title 31
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O.C.G.A. § 31-12A-1 Short title
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This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the ‘‘Georgia Smoke-free Air Act of 2005.’’ History. — Code 1981, § 31-12A-1, enacted by Ga. L. 2005, p. 1184, § 2/SB 90.
O.C.G.A. § 31-12A-11 Local operating procedures
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The county boards of health may annually request other governmental and educational agencies having facilities within the area of the local government to establish local operating procedures in cooperation and compliance with this chapter. History. — Code 1981, § 31-12A-11, enact…
O.C.G.A. § 31-12A-13 Construction
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(a) This chapter shall not be construed to permit smoking where it is otherwise restricted by other applicable laws. (b) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as to repeal the provisions of Code Section 16-12-2. (c) This chapter shall be liberally construed so as to further …
O.C.G.A. § 31-12A-2 Definitions
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As used in this chapter, the term: (1) ‘‘Bar’’ means an establishment that is devoted to the serving of alcoholic beverages for consumption by guests on the premises and in which the serving of food is only incidental to the consumption of those beverages, including, but not limi…
O.C.G.A. § 31-12A-4 Smoking prohibited in enclosed public places
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Except as otherwise specifically authorized in Code Section 31-12A-6, smoking shall be prohibited in all enclosed public places in this state. History. — Code 1981, § 31-12A-4, enacted by Ga. L. 2005, p. 1184, § 2/SB 90. 31-12A-5. Smoking prohibited in enclosed areas within place…
O.C.G.A. § 31-12A-6 Exemptions
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(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, the following areas shall be exempt from the provisions of Code Sections 31-12A-4 and 31-12A-5: (1) Private residences, except when used as a licensed child care, adult day-care, or health care facility; (2) Hotel and motel…
O.C.G.A. § 31-12A-7 Short title
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Definitions. Smoking prohibited in state and local government buildings. Smoking prohibited in enclosed public places. Smoking prohibited in enclosed areas within places of employment; required communications. Exemptions. Smoking prohibited in designated nonsmoking places.
O.C.G.A. § 31-12A-9 Public education program
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The Department of Public Health and the agency designated by each local governing authority in this state may engage in a continuing program to explain and clarify the purposes and requirements of this chapter to citizens affected by it and to guide owners, operators, and manager…