Title 31 — Title 31
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O.C.G.A. § 31-26-1 Definitions
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As used in this chapter, the term: (1) ‘‘Midwife’’ means any person not licensed under the laws of this state to practice obstetrics who is regularly engaged in attending women in childbirth or who holds himself or herself out as such, whether or not for consideration. (2) ‘‘Norm…
O.C.G.A. § 31-26-3 Rules and regulations
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The department shall have the authority and power to adopt and promulgate such rules and regulations as may appear necessary and proper to carry out the purposes of this chapter, including, but not limited to, minimum educational and physical requirements for midwives and procedu…
O.C.G.A. § 31-26-4 Conduct prohibited of certificate holders
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A certificate issued under this chapter shall not confer upon any person the right to practice medicine; to prescribe or administer drugs; to undertake charge of abnormal cases of confinement or of any disease in connection with confinement; or to assume any name, title, or desig…
O.C.G.A. § 31-26-6 Enforcement
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The department and county boards of health and their duly authorized agents are authorized and empowered to enforce compliance with this chapter and rules and regulations adopted and promulgated under this chapter, as provided in Article 1 of Chapter 5 of this title. History. — G…
O.C.G.A. § 31-26-7 Injunctive relief of violations
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Any violation of this chapter or any rules and regulations adopted and promulgated under this chapter is declared to be a public nuisance subject to abatement as provided in Code Section 31-5-9. History. — Ga. L. 1955, p. 252, § 11; Code 1933, § 88-1410, enacted by Ga. L. 1964, p…