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…
O.C.G.A. § 31-27-1 Definitions
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As used in this chapter, the term: (1) ‘‘Mass gathering’’ means any event likely to attract 5,000 or more persons and to continue for 15 or more consecutive hours. 843 31-27-2 (2) ‘‘Permit’’ means written authorization to a person by the department to operate a mass gathering. (3…
O.C.G.A. § 31-27-10 Applicability of chapter
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This chapter shall not apply to: (1) Any mass gathering which is to be held in any regularly established permanent place of worship, athletic field, auditorium, coliseum, or other similar permanently established building within the maximum seating capacity; (2) Fairs and similar …
O.C.G.A. § 31-27-11 Civil penalty
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(a) Any person who is found by any agency or department after a hearing to have violated any provision of this chapter or duly promulgated supplementary rules and regulations or failed, neglected, or refused to comply with any final or emergency order of any agency or department …
O.C.G.A. § 31-27-12 Criminal penalty
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Any person who violates any provision of this chapter or any rule or regulation adopted pursuant thereto shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. History. — Code 1933, § 88-1211a, enacted by Ga. L. 1971, p. 252, § 1.
O.C.G.A. § 31-27-2 Permit requirement
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No person shall hold or promote, by advertising or otherwise, a mass gathering unless a permit has been issued for the gathering. Such permits shall be issued by the Department of Public Health, shall be in writing, shall specify the conditions under which issued, and shall remai…
O.C.G.A. § 31-27-3 Application for permit
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Application for a permit to promote or hold a mass gathering shall be made to the department on a form and in a manner prescribed by the department by the person who will promote or hold the mass gathering. Application for a permit to promote or hold a mass gathering shall be mad…
O.C.G.A. § 31-27-5 Bond requirement; cash deposit in lieu of bond
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The person holding or promoting a mass gathering shall provide a bond of $1 million issued by a surety company authorized to transact business in this state. The purpose of the bond shall be to guarantee full compliance with this chapter as well as other applicable provisions of …
O.C.G.A. § 31-27-6 Definitions
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Permit requirement. Application for permit. Additional requirements for issuance of permit; denial, suspension, or revocation. Bond requirement; cash deposit in lieu of bond. Assessment for persons in attendance beyond number specified.
O.C.G.A. § 31-27-8 Recovery by state for costs and damages
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Any department or agency of the state which assumes the obligations of any person who has defaulted under this chapter may maintain an action at law to recover actual costs and damages suffered against the person holding or promoting a mass gathering, or one who defaults in the p…
O.C.G.A. § 31-27-9 Rules and regulations
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The department is authorized to adopt and promulgate such rules and regulations as may appear necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter. History. — Code 1933, § 88-1209a, enacted by Ga. L. 1971, p. 252, § 1.
O.C.G.A. § 31-28-2 Issuance of permits
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It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to operate a tourist court without having first obtained a valid permit therefor. Such permit shall be issued by the county board of health or its duly authorized representative, subject to supervision and direction by the…
O.C.G.A. § 31-28-3 Denial, suspension, and revocation of permits
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The county boards of health may suspend or revoke permits where the health, sanitation, and safety of the public require such action. When, in the judgment of such board or its duly authorized agents, it is necessary and proper that such application for a permit be denied or that…
O.C.G.A. § 31-28-4 Administrative review of local government order
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Any person substantially affected by any final order of the county board of health denying, suspending, revoking, or refusing to renew any permit provided under this chapter may secure review thereof by appeal to the department as provided in Article 1 of Chapter 5 of this title.…
O.C.G.A. § 31-28-5 Standards for health, sanitation, and safety
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(a) The Department of Public Health and county boards of health shall have the power to adopt and promulgate rules and regulations to ensure the protection of the public health. Such rules and regulations shall prescribe reasonable standards for health, sanitation, and safety of …
O.C.G.A. § 31-28-6 Inspection of premises
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The Department of Public Health and the county boards of health and their duly authorized agents are authorized and empowered to enforce compliance with this chapter and the rules and regulations adopted and promulgated under this chapter and, in connection therewith, to enter up…
O.C.G.A. § 31-28-7 Penalty
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Any person, firm, or corporation operating a tourist court without a valid permit shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. History. — Ga. L. 1953, Nov.-Dec. Sess., p. 475, § 8; Code 1933, § 88-1107, enacted by Ga. L. 1964, p. 499, § 1. 854 31-28-7 TOURIST COURTS
O.C.G.A. § 31-29-1 Amount of compensation
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Any employee of any state institution, agency, or department charged with the care, treatment, or diagnosis of persons infected with tuberculosis or infectious hepatitis who contracts tuberculosis or infectious hepatitis while employed by such institution, agency, or department m…
O.C.G.A. § 31-29-2 Physical examination required for compensation under Code Section 31-29-1
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(a) In order for any employee of any state institution, agency, or department to be eligible to receive compensation under Code Section 31-29-1, he shall undergo a physical examination at the beginning of or during the course of his employment, which examination must show that he…
O.C.G.A. § 31-29-4 Effect of retirement under Chapter 2 of Title 47
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If an employee of any state institution, agency, or department elects to retire under the Employees’ Retirement System of Georgia, if eligible to do so at the time it is ascertained that he has contracted tuberculosis or infectious hepatitis, the compensation authorized under Cod…
O.C.G.A. § 31-29-5 Amount of compensation
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Physical examination required for compensation under Code Section 31-29-1. Periodic physical examinations of persons receiving compensation. Effect of retirement under Chapter 2 of Title 47. Contributions to retirement system where employee does not retire. Sec. 31-29-6. 31-29-7.…
O.C.G.A. § 31-29-6 Rights of employees under State Personnel Administration
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Any employee of any state institution, agency, or department who qualifies under Code Section 31-29-1 shall be given credit for all salary adjustments and the same eligibility for step increases to which he or she would have been entitled under the rules of the State Personnel Bo…
O.C.G.A. § 31-29-8 Specific inclusion of employees of certain institutions
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It is declared to be the specific intent of Code Section 31-29-1 that the employees of the Central State Hospital, Northwest Georgia Regional Hospital, and Reidsville State Prison be covered by Code Sections 31-29-1 through 31-29-7. This Code section shall not be construed to exc…
O.C.G.A. § 31-32-1 Short title
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This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the ‘‘Georgia Advance Directive for Health Care Act.’’ History. — Code 1981, § 31-32-1, enacted by Ga. L. 2007, p. 133, § 2/HB 24.
O.C.G.A. § 31-32-10 Immunity from liability or disciplinary action
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(a) Each health care provider, health care facility, and any other person who acts in good faith reliance on any direction or decision by the health care agent shall be protected and released to the same extent as though such person had interacted directly with the declarant as a…
O.C.G.A. § 31-32-12 Restriction on requiring and preparing advance directives for health care
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(a) No physician, health care facility, or health care provider and no health care service plan, insurer issuing disability insurance, or self-insured employee welfare benefit plan shall require any person to execute an advance directive for health care as a condition for being i…
O.C.G.A. § 31-32-13 Penalties and legal sanctions for violations
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All persons shall be subject to the following sanctions in relation to advance directives for health care, in addition to all other sanctions applicable under any other law or rule of professional conduct: (1) Any person who, without the declarant’s consent, willfully conceals, c…
O.C.G.A. § 31-32-14 Effect of chapter on other legal rights and duties
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(a) Nothing in this chapter shall impair or supersede any legal right or legal responsibility which any person may have to effect the withholding or withdrawal of life-sustaining procedures or the withholding or withdrawal of the provision of nourishment or hydration in any lawfu…
O.C.G.A. § 31-32-2 Definitions
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As used in this chapter, the term: (1) ‘‘Advance directive for health care’’ means a written document voluntarily executed by a declarant in accordance with the requirements of Code Section 31-32-5. (2) ‘‘Attending physician’’ means the physician who has primary responsibility at…
O.C.G.A. § 31-32-4 Form
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‘‘GEORGIA ADVANCE DIRECTIVE FOR HEALTH CARE By: Date of Birth: (Month/Day/ Year) (Print Name) This advance directive for health care has four parts: 870 HEALTH CARE AGENT. This part allows you to choose someone to make health care decisions for you when you cannot (or do not want…
O.C.G.A. § 31-32-5 Execution; use of form or other forms; witnesses; copies; amendment
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(a) Any person of sound mind who is emancipated or 18 years of age or older may execute a document which: (1) Appoints a health care agent; (2) Directs the withholding or withdrawal of life-sustaining procedures or the withholding or withdrawal of the provision of nourish879 31-3…
O.C.G.A. § 31-32-7 Duties and responsibilities of health care agents
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(a) A health care agent shall not have the authority to make a particular health care decision different from or contrary to the declarant’s decision, if any, if the declarant is able to understand the general nature of the health care procedure being consented to or refused, as …
O.C.G.A. § 31-32-8 Duties and responsibilities of health care providers
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Each health care provider and each other person with whom a health care agent interacts under an advance directive for health care shall be subject to the following duties and responsibilities: (1) It is the responsibility of the health care agent or declarant to notify the healt…
O.C.G.A. § 31-33-1 Definitions
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As used in this chapter, the term: (1) ‘‘Patient’’ means any person who has received health care services from a provider. (2) ‘‘Provider’’ means all hospitals, including public, private, osteopathic, and tuberculosis hospitals; other special care units, including podiatric facil…
O.C.G.A. § 31-33-4 Mental health records
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The provisions of this chapter, except as otherwise provided in Code Sections 31-33-3, 31-33-7, and 31-33-8, shall not apply to psychiatric, psychological, or other mental health records of a patient. History. — Code 1981, § 31-32-4, enacted by Ga. L. 1984, p. 1680, § 1; Code 198…
O.C.G.A. § 31-33-5 Immunity from liability for releasing information
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Any provider releasing information in good faith pursuant to the provisions of this chapter shall not be civilly or criminally liable to the patient, guardian, parent, or any other person for such release. History. — Code 1981, § 31-32-5, enacted by Ga. L. 1984, p. 1680, § 1; Cod…
O.C.G.A. § 31-33-6 Confidential communications
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Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as destroying or diminishing the privileged or confidential nature of any communication now or hereafter recognized by law. History. — Code 1981, § 31-32-6, enacted by Ga. L. 1984, p. 1680, § 1; Code 1981, § 31-33-6, as redesignated by G…
O.C.G.A. § 31-33-8 Immunity from liability for releasing information
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Confidential communications. Furnishing copies of psychological or psychiatric evaluation to law enforcement officer upon request. Electronic records; application to psychiatric, psychological, or other mental health records. Georgia Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Immoral and U…
O.C.G.A. § 31-34-1 Short title
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This article shall be known and may be cited as the ‘‘Physicians, Dentists, Physician Assistants, and Advanced Practice Registered Nurses for Rural Areas Assistance Act.’’ History. — Code 1981, § 31-34-1, enacted by Ga. L. 1989, p. 1234, § 1; Ga. L. 2010, p. 322, § 1/HB 866; Ga. …
O.C.G.A. § 31-34-2 Purpose and intent of article
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It is the purpose of this article to increase the number of physicians, dentists, physician assistants, and advanced practice registered nurses in underserved rural areas of Georgia by making loans to physicians, dentists, physician assistants, and advanced practice registered nu…
O.C.G.A. § 31-34-3 Short title
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Purpose and intent of article. Administration by Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce. 31-34-4. Loan applicant qualifications; rules and regulations. 31-34-4.1. Grants to hospitals and other entities; use of funds; rules and regulations authorized. 31-34-5. Service cancelable l…
O.C.G.A. § 31-34-4 Loan applicant qualifications; rules and regulations
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(a) A physician, dentist, physician assistant, or advanced practice registered nurse who receives a loan under the program provided for in this article shall be a citizen or national of the United States licensed to practice his or her health care profession within the State of G…
O.C.G.A. § 31-34-7 Cancellation of contract
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(a) The board shall have the authority to cancel the contract of any recipient of a loan under this article for cause deemed sufficient by the board, provided that such authority shall not be arbitrarily or unreasonably exercised. Upon such cancellation, the total uncredited amou…
O.C.G.A. § 31-34-8 Funding
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The funds necessary to carry out the loan and grant program authorized by this article may come from funds made available to the board from private, federal, state, or local sources. Funds appropriated by the General Assembly for the purposes of this article shall be appropriated…
O.C.G.A. § 31-34-9 Biennial report to General Assembly
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The board shall make a biennial report to the General Assembly of its activities under the provisions of this article. Such report shall include the name of each recipient of a loan made under the provisions of this article, the amount of each such loan, and the rural area in whi…
O.C.G.A. § 31-35-1 Legislative findings
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The General Assembly finds and declares that, by reason of their employment, firefighters, emergency medical technicians, and public safety officers are required to work in the midst of and are subject to exposure to infectious diseases, especially hepatitis B and hepatitis C; 91…