12 chapters · 362 sections in this title.
O.C.G.A. § 49-6-1 Purpose of article
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(a) The constantly increasing proportion of older people within the population of this state and the increasing gravity of the human distress and the loss accruing to the entire society as a result of the limitations and disadvantages confronting older people in maintaining their…
O.C.G.A. § 49-6-2 Department designated agency for federal programs for aging; development and coordination of state, local, and interstate programs
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(a) The department shall constitute the designated state agency to handle all programs of the federal government relating to the aging and requiring acts within the state which are not the specific responsibility of another state agency under provisions of federal or state law. Au…
O.C.G.A. § 49-6-3 Powers of department
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Without limiting the foregoing, the department is authorized to: (1) Promote the health of and medical services for the aging in working with professional associations, hospitals, and institutions; (2) Promote the rehabilitation of incapacitated older persons; (3) Establish a sta…
O.C.G.A. § 49-6-5 Creation of the Division of Aging Services within department
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The Division of Aging Services, administratively established previously within the department, is statutorily established. The Division of Aging Services established by this Code section shall have those functions, duties, powers, and responsibilities heretofore assigned by the b…