53 chapters · 983 sections in this title.
O.C.G.A. § 31-21-1 Approved disinfectant; ‘‘embalming’’ defined
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(a) An approved disinfectant fluid shall contain not less than 5 percent formaldehyde gas. (b) As used in this chapter, the term ‘‘embalming’’ means the injection by a licensed embalmer of not less than 10 percent of the weight for bodies of persons dead of communicable diseases,…
O.C.G.A. § 31-21-2 Conflict with authority of Commissioner of Agriculture
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Nothing in this article shall repeal or be construed to conflict with any power and authority now vested in the Commissioner of Agriculture by the laws of this state. History. — Code 1933, § 88-2714, enacted by Ga. L. 1964, p. 499, § 1.
O.C.G.A. § 31-21-3 Death of person with infectious or communicable disease; required reporting procedures; confidentiality; disclosure; penalties
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(a) For the purposes of this Code section, the term ‘‘infectious or communicable disease’’ shall include the following: (1) Infectious hepatitis; (2) Tuberculosis; (3) Any venereal disease enumerated in Code Section 31-17-1; or (4) Acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS). (b)(…
O.C.G.A. § 31-21-4 Burial at sea of cremated remains; notification that cremated remains are ready for interment; unclaimed cremated remains
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(a)(1) Cremated remains may be taken by boat from any harbor in this state, or by air, for burial at sea at a point not less than three miles from the nearest shoreline. Cremated remains shall be removed from their container before such remains are buried at sea. (2) Any person w…