Title 31 — Title 31
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O.C.G.A. § 31-11-117 Statutory construction
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This article shall not be construed to be a medical practice guideline and shall not be used to restrict the authority of a hospital to provide services for which it has received a license under state law. The General Assembly intends that all patients be treated individually bas…
O.C.G.A. § 31-11-118 Advertising
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A hospital may not advertise to the public, by way of any medium whatsoever, that it is identified by the state as a comprehensive, primary, remote treatment, or other level stroke center unless the hospital has been identified as such by the department pursuant to this article. …
O.C.G.A. § 31-11-119 Rules and regulations
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The department shall be authorized to promulgate rules and regulations to carry out the purposes of this article. History. — Code 1981, § 31-11-119, enacted by Ga. L. 2008, p. 1102, § 2/SB 549; Ga. L. 2016, p. 438, § 1/HB 853. Editor’s notes. — Ga. L. 2016, p. 438, § 2/HB 853, no…
O.C.G.A. § 31-11-130 Legislative findings
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The General Assembly finds and declares that: (1) Cardiovascular disease is the number one cause of death in the United States and in Georgia; (2) Georgia ranks as the thirty-eighth worst in the nation for numbers of deaths from cardiovascular disease; (3) There were 79,901 death…
O.C.G.A. § 31-11-131 Definitions
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As used in this article, the term: (1) ‘‘Emergency cardiac care center’’ means a hospital that has been designated by the office pursuant to this article as meeting the criteria set forth in this article. (2) ‘‘Office’’ means the Office of Cardiac Care established pursuant to thi…
O.C.G.A. § 31-11-132 Office of Cardiac Care; level designations and requirements
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(a) There shall be established the Office of Cardiac Care within the Department of Public Health. The office shall administer the designation process provided for in this article, including, but not limited to, data collection, analysis and reporting, and site visits. (b) The off…
O.C.G.A. § 31-11-133 Designation as emergency cardiac care center; suspension or revocation
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(a) A hospital shall apply to the office for designation as an emergency cardiac care center through an application process to be determined by the office. A hospital shall demonstrate to the satisfaction of the office that the hospital meets the applicable criteria set forth in …
O.C.G.A. § 31-11-134 Data reporting system
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(a) The office shall establish a data reporting system which may be composed of one or more data bases for the reporting of data on all out-of-hospital cardiac arrest patients and all heart attack patients. The data reporting system may be composed of data bases established or de…
O.C.G.A. § 31-11-135 Grants to hospitals; reporting
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(a) In order to encourage and ensure the establishment of emergency cardiac care centers throughout the state, the office shall award grants, subject to appropriations from the General Assembly, to hospitals that seek designation as emergency cardiac care centers and demonstrate …
O.C.G.A. § 31-11-137 Statutory construction
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This article shall not be construed to be a medical practice guideline or to establish a standard of care for treatment and shall not be used to restrict the authority of a hospital to provide services for which it has received a license under state law. The General Assembly inte…
O.C.G.A. § 31-11-138 Advertisement as emergency cardiac care center
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A hospital may not advertise to the public, by way of any medium whatsoever, that it is identified by the state as an emergency cardiac care center unless the hospital has been designated as such by the office pursuant to this article. History. — Code 1981, § 31-11-138, enacted b…
O.C.G.A. § 31-11-139 Rules and regulations
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The office shall be authorized to promulgate rules and regulations to carry out the purposes of this article. History. — Code 1981, § 31-11-139, enacted by Ga. L. 2017, p. 302, § 1/SB 102. 682 T.31, C.12 CONTROL OF HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS T.31, C.12 CHAPTER 12 CONTROL OF HAZARDOUS C…
O.C.G.A. § 31-11-2 Definitions
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As used in this chapter, the term: (1) ‘‘Air ambulance’’ means any rotary-wing aircraft used or intended to be used for hire for transportation of sick or injured persons who may need medical attention during transport. (1.1) ‘‘Air ambulance service’’ means the for-hire providing…
O.C.G.A. § 31-11-30 License requirement
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(a) No person shall operate an ambulance service in this state without having a valid license or provisional license issued by the license officer pursuant to this chapter. (b) No person shall make use of the word ‘‘ambulance’’ to describe any ground or air transportation or faci…
O.C.G.A. § 31-11-31 Application for license
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An application for a license or provisional license shall be made to the license officer. The application shall be made upon forms prescribed by the license officer and shall contain the following: 638 31-11-31.1 (1) The name and address of the owner of the ambulance service or p…
O.C.G.A. § 31-11-31.1 License fee
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(a) Every ambulance service, whether privately operated or operated by any political subdivision of the state or any municipality, as a condition of maintaining a valid license shall pay an annual license fee to the license officer in an amount to be determined by the Board of Pu…
O.C.G.A. § 31-11-32 Duties of license officer
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(a) The license officer shall, within ten days after receipt of an application for a license or provisional license as provided for in this article, cause such investigation as he deems necessary to be made to determine that the standards prescribed by this chapter have been met.…
O.C.G.A. § 31-11-33 Insurance coverage as condition of licensing
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(a) Every ambulance operated on the streets, highways, and private access roads of this state by persons engaged in providing ambulance service shall have insurance coverage issued by an insurance company licensed to do business in this state providing at least the minimum covera…
O.C.G.A. § 31-11-34 Standards for ambulances
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Ambulances operated by persons engaged in providing ambulance service shall meet all standards as set forth in the department’s rules and regulations. History. — Code 1933, § 88-3105, enacted by Ga. L. 1972, p. 625, § 1; Ga. L. 1975, p. 916, § 2; Ga. L. 2003, p. 304, § 9. 31-11-3…
O.C.G.A. § 31-11-36 Suspension or revocation of license; appeal to superior court
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(a) Any license issued under this article may be suspended or revoked for a failure of a licensee to comply and to maintain compliance with this article or rules and regulations issued under this article, but only after opportunity for a hearing as provided in Article 1 of Chapte…
O.C.G.A. § 31-11-4 Supervision and modifications of EMSC Program
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The board or its designee shall exercise continuing supervision over the operations of the EMSC Program in each health district and shall make all necessary modifications in accord with the procedures set forth in Code Section 31-11-3. History. — Code 1933, § 88-3117, enacted by …
O.C.G.A. § 31-11-49 Definitions
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As used in this article, the term: (1) ‘‘Center’’ means the Georgia Crime Information Center. (2) ‘‘Certify’’ and ‘‘certification’’ are synonymous with ‘‘license’’ and ‘‘licensure.’’ (3) ‘‘Emergency medical services personnel’’ means all individuals licensed by the department und…
O.C.G.A. § 31-11-5 Rules and regulations
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(a) The department is authorized to adopt and promulgate rules and regulations for the protection of the public health: (1) Prescribing reasonable health, sanitation, and safety standards for transporting patients in ambulances; (2) Prescribing reasonable conditions under which a…
O.C.G.A. § 31-11-50 Medical adviser
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(a) To enhance the provision of emergency medical care, each ambulance service shall be required to have a medical adviser. The adviser shall be a physician licensed to practice medicine in this state and subject to approval by the medical consultant of the Emergency Health Secti…
O.C.G.A. § 31-11-51 Definitions
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Medical adviser. Certification and recertification of emergency medical technicians; rules and regulations; use of conviction data in licensing decisions. 31-11-52. Certification and recertification of, and training for, paramedics and cardiac technicians. 31-11-53. Services whic…
O.C.G.A. § 31-11-56 Revocation of certificates issued to emergency medical technicians
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Certificates issued to emergency medical technicians pursuant to this chapter may be revoked for good cause, as set forth in the rules and regulations, by the department after notice to the certificate holder of the charges and an opportunity for hearing. Such proceedings shall b…
O.C.G.A. § 31-11-57 Revocation of certificates issued to paramedics and cardiac technicians
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31-11-58. Recertification of emergency medical technicians; continuing education requirements. 31-11-58.1. Recertification of paramedics and cardiac technicians; continuing education requirements. 31-11-59. Services of emergency medical technicians, paramedics, 623 T.31, C.11 Sec…
O.C.G.A. § 31-11-6 Records
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Records of each ambulance trip shall be made by the ambulance service in a manner and on such forms as may be prescribed by the department through regulations. Such records shall be available for inspection by the department at any time, and a summary of ambulance service activit…
O.C.G.A. § 31-11-61 Penalty
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Any person who shall falsely represent himself to be a certified emergency medical technician, certified cardiac technician, or certified paramedic or who shall accept or continue in employment as such and perform the duties thereof without being certified as prescribed by this c…
O.C.G.A. § 31-11-80 Short title
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This article shall be known and cited as the ‘‘Emergency Services Law.’’ History. — Code 1981, § 31-11-80, enacted by Ga. L. 1996, p. 668, § 1. 659 31-11-81 31-11-81. Definitions.
O.C.G.A. § 31-11-81 Definitions
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As used in this article, the term: (1) ‘‘Emergency condition’’ means any medical condition of a recent onset and severity, including but not limited to severe pain that would lead a prudent layperson, possessing an average knowledge of medicine and health, to believe that his or …
O.C.G.A. § 31-11-9 Enforcement; inspections
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The department and its duly authorized agents are authorized to enforce compliance with this chapter and rules and regulations promulgated under this chapter as provided in Article 1 of Chapter 5 of this title and, in connection therewith during the reasonable business hours of t…
O.C.G.A. § 31-12-1 Power to conduct research and studies
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The Department of Public Health and county boards of health are empowered to conduct studies, research, and training appropriate to the prevention of diseases and accidents, the use and control of toxic materials, and the prevention of environmental conditions which, if permitted…
O.C.G.A. § 31-12-1.1 Short title
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Legislative authority; purpose. Definitions. Public safety and judicial facilities authorities created for each county and municipality; joint authority; filing with Secretary of State. 36-75-5. Management by board of directors; membership; procedures.
O.C.G.A. § 31-12-10 Right of entry to facility
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In carrying out the provisions of this chapter, it shall be the duty of the person in charge of any industrial, commercial, business, or other facility where people work, live, or congregate, upon reasonable notice and at reasonable times, to grant entry to duly authorized agents…
O.C.G.A. § 31-12-11 Abating operation of bathhouses
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(a) As used in this Code section, the term: (1) ‘‘Bathhouse’’ means a place of public accommodation having facilities including all or some of the following: baths, whirlpools, saunas, massage areas or rooms, and semiprivate or private areas or rooms; and where entry to such plac…
O.C.G.A. § 31-12-14 Cancer research program fund; contributions; accounting
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(a) The General Assembly finds that it is in the best interest of the state to provide for cancer research programs. In addition to and as a supplement to traditional financing mechanisms for such programs, it is the policy of this state to enable and encourage citizens voluntari…
O.C.G.A. § 31-12-3.1 Vaccination registry; reporting requirements, maintenance, and use
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(a) The department, for purposes of establishing and maintaining a single repository of accurate, complete, and current vaccination records to be used in aiding, coordinating, and promoting effective and cost-efficient disease prevention and control efforts, shall establish and m…
O.C.G.A. § 31-12-3.2 Meningococcal disease; vaccinations; disclosures
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(a) Every public and nonpublic postsecondary educational institution shall provide to each newly admitted freshman or matriculated student residing in campus housing as defined by the postsecondary educational institution or to the student’s parent or guardian if the student is a…
O.C.G.A. § 31-12-4 Isolation and segregation of diseased persons; quarantine
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The department and all county boards of health may, from time to time, require the isolation or segregation of persons with communicable diseases or conditions likely to endanger the health of others. The department may, in addition, require quarantine or surveillance of carriers…
O.C.G.A. § 31-12-4.1 Smallpox vaccination and treatment program
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(a) The Georgia General Assembly makes the following findings: The attacks of September and October, 2001, on the United States have heightened concerns that terrorists may have access to the smallpox 692 31-12-4.1 CONTROL OF HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS 31-12-4.1 virus and may attempt t…
O.C.G.A. § 31-12-5 State-wide network for medical genetics services
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(a) The department and appropriate medical centers shall cooperate in the development of a state-wide network for medical genetics. (b) The network shall be available state-wide and will be responsible for training of personnel in genetics, research in inborn errors of metabolism…
O.C.G.A. § 31-12-8 Occupational health and safety
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For the purpose of safeguarding the health of employees and the general public, the department and the county boards of health are empowered to conduct studies and research pertaining to the operation and maintenance of industrial, commercial, business, or other facilities where …
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.