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Georgia Statutes, Title 31

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Title 31

53 chapters · 983 sections in this title.

All chapters in Title 31983 Ch 7, REGULATION AND CONSTRUCTION OF HOSPI…189 Ch 8, CARE AND PROTECTION OF INDIGENT AND …150 Ch 11, EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES65 Ch 2A, DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH36 Ch 10, VITAL RECORDS36 Ch 13, RADIATION CONTROL28 Ch 6, STATE HEALTH PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT25 Ch 21, DEAD BODIES22 Ch 1, GENERAL PROVISIONS21 Ch 3, COUNTY BOARDS OF HEALTH19 Ch 12, CONTROL OF HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS, PRE…19 Ch 14, HOSPITALIZATION FOR TUBERCULOSIS16 Ch 41, LEAD POISONING PREVENTION16 Ch 2, DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY HEALTH15

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O.C.G.A. § 31-35-11 Vaccinations for emergency responders; exemption provided by physician; priority; administration and implementation; funding
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(a) The department shall offer a vaccination program for emergency responders who may be exposed to infectious diseases when deployed to a disaster location. The program shall include diseases for which vaccinations are recommended by the United States Public Health Service and i…
O.C.G.A. § 31-36A-1 Short title
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This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the ‘‘Temporary Health Care Placement Decision Maker for an Adult Act.’’ History. — Code 1981, § 31-36A-1, enacted by Ga. L. 1999, p. 485, § 5.
O.C.G.A. § 31-36A-2 Legislative findings
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(a) The General Assembly recognizes that there may be occasions when an adult has not made advance arrangements for a situation when he or she is unable to consent to his or her own admission to or discharge from one health care facility or placement or transfer to another health…
O.C.G.A. § 31-36A-3 Definitions
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As used in this chapter, the term: (1) ‘‘Absence of a person authorized to consent’’ means that: (A) After diligent efforts for a reasonable period of time, no person authorized to consent under the provisions of Code Section 31-36A-6 has been located; or (B) All such authorized …

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O.C.G.A. § 31-36A-4 Construction of chapter in relation to Title 37

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This chapter shall not apply to involuntary examination and hospitalization for treatment of mental illness, which shall continue to be governed by Title 37. History. — Code 1981, § 31-36A-4, enacted by Ga. L. 1999, p. 485, § 5.

O.C.G.A. § 31-36A-5 Certification by physician

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An attending physician, treating physician, or other physician licensed according to the laws of the State of Georgia, after having personally examined an adult, may certify in the adult’s medical records the following: (1) The adult is unable to consent for himself or herself; a…

O.C.G.A. § 31-36A-6 Persons authorized to consent; expiration of authorization; limitations on authority to consent; effect on other laws; immunity from liability or disciplinary action

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(a) Upon a physician’s certification pursuant to Code Section 31-36A-5, and in addition to such other persons as may be otherwise authorized and empowered, any one of the following persons is authorized and empowered to consent, in the priority order listed below, either orally o…

O.C.G.A. § 31-36A-7 Petition for order by health care facility; issuance, expiration, and limited authorization of order; effect on other laws; immunity from liability or disciplinary action

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(a) In the absence of a person authorized to consent under the provisions of Code Section 31-36A-6, any interested person or persons, including, but not limited to, any authority, corporation, partnership, or other entity operating the health care facility where the adult who is …

O.C.G.A. § 31-38-1 Definitions

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As used in this chapter, the term: (1) ‘‘CFR’’ means Code of Federal Regulations. (1.1) ‘‘Consumer’’ means any individual who is provided access to a tanning facility as defined in this chapter. (2) ‘‘Individual’’ means any human being. (3) ‘‘Operator’’ means any individual desig…

O.C.G.A. § 31-38-10 Private right of action authorized

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In addition to any other rights or remedies otherwise provided to consumers by law, any consumer who is damaged by any violation of this chapter may bring an action in superior court to recover a penalty fee of no less than $1,000.00 and to recover any actual, consequential, or p…

O.C.G.A. § 31-38-11 Variance permitted

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Any tanning facility which finds that it is not possible to comply with Code Section 31-38-4 may apply to the Attorney General for a variance from the requirements of Code Section 31-38-4. Any such variance granted by the Attorney General shall be in writing and shall be drawn as…

O.C.G.A. § 31-38-12 Effect of chapter on administrator; administrator’s immunity from liability

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Nothing contained in this chapter shall be construed as imposing any duty, requirement, or enforcement authority upon the Attorney General except as described in Code Section 31-38-11, provided that nothing contained in this chapter shall be construed in any manner as limiting th…

O.C.G.A. § 31-38-2 Exemptions from applicability of chapter

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(a) Any person is exempt from the provisions of this chapter to the extent that such person: (1) Uses equipment which emits ultraviolet radiation incidental to its normal operation; and (2) Does not use the equipment described in paragraph (1) of this subsection to deliberately e…

O.C.G.A. § 31-38-3 Construction, operation, and maintenance requirements

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Each tanning facility in this state shall be constructed, operated, and maintained in accordance with the requirements of Code Sections 31-38-4 through 31-38-8. History. — Code 1981, § 31-38-3, enacted by Ga. L. 1991, p. 1411, § 2.

O.C.G.A. § 31-38-4 Warning sign to be posted; contents of warning sign

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(a) The facility owner or operator shall conspicuously post the warning sign described in subsection (b) of this Code section within three feet of each tanning station and in such a manner that the sign is clearly visible, not obstructed by any barrier, equipment, or other object…

O.C.G.A. § 31-38-4.1 Regulation of tanning facilities

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(a) After January 1, 2011, no person shall establish, maintain, or operate a tanning facility without first having registered with the department. (b) A person shall register under this Code section by submitting a form to the department. The form shall require only the name, add…

O.C.G.A. § 31-38-5 Compliance with federal regulations and national electrical code; physical barriers required

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(a) The tanning facility owner or operator shall use only tanning equipment manufactured in accordance with the specifications set forth in 21 CFR 1040.20. The exact nature of compliance shall be based on the standards in effect at the time of manufacture as shown on the device i…

O.C.G.A. § 31-38-6 Stand-up tanning booth requirements

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Tanning booths designed for stand-up use shall also comply with the following additional requirements: (1) Booths shall have physical barriers or other means, such as handrails or floor markings, to indicate the proper exposure distance between ultraviolet lamps and the consumer’…

O.C.G.A. § 31-38-7 Protective goggles requirement

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(a) The tanning facility owner or operator shall provide protective goggles to each consumer for use during any use of tanning equipment. (b) The protective goggles required in subsection (a) of this Code section shall meet the requirements of 21 CFR 1040.20(c)(5). (c) Tanning fa…

O.C.G.A. § 31-38-8 Written report of injury requirement; use of equipment by minors restricted; equipment maintenance requirements; restriction on promoting and advertising certain health-related claims

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(a) The tanning facility owner or operator shall compile a written report of actual or alleged injury from use of tanning equipment within five working days after occurrence or notice thereof. Such report shall be maintained for a period of not less than three years and shall be …

O.C.G.A. § 31-38-9 Noncompliance with chapter

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Any person who leases tanning equipment or who owns a tanning facility as defined by this chapter who operates or permits to be operated that equipment or facility in noncompliance with the requirements of this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. History. — Code 1981, § 31-…

O.C.G.A. § 31-39-1 Legislative findings and intent

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The General Assembly finds that although cardiopulmonary resuscitation has proved invaluable in the reversal of sudden, unexpected death, it is appropriate for an attending physician, in certain circumstances, to issue an order not to attempt cardiopulmonary resuscitation of a pa…

O.C.G.A. § 31-39-2 Definitions

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As used in this chapter, the term: (1) ‘‘Adult’’ means any person who is 18 years of age or older, is the parent of a child, or has married. (2) ‘‘Attending physician’’ means the physician selected by or assigned to a patient to have primary responsibility for the treatment and c…

O.C.G.A. § 31-39-3 Patient presumed to consent to administration of cardiopulmonary resuscitation; patient’s order not to resuscitate; health care facilities not required to expand to provide cardiopulmonary resuscitati

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(a) Every patient shall be presumed to consent to the administration of cardiopulmonary resuscitation in the event of cardiac or respiratory arrest, unless there is consent or authorization for the issuance of an order not to resuscitate. Such presumption of consent does not pres…

O.C.G.A. § 31-39-4 Persons authorized to issue order not to resuscitate

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(a) It shall be lawful for the attending physician to issue an order not to resuscitate pursuant to the requirements of this chapter. Any written order issued by the attending physician using the term ‘‘do not resuscitate,’’ ‘‘DNR,’’ ‘‘order not to resuscitate,’’ ‘‘do not attempt…

O.C.G.A. § 31-39-5 Cancellation of order not to resuscitate

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(a) An attending physician for whose patient an order not to resuscitate has been issued pursuant to subsection (c), (d), or (e) of Code Section 31-39-4 shall examine that patient at such intervals as determined periodically by the physician to determine whether the patient still…

O.C.G.A. § 31-39-6 Revocation of consent to order not to resuscitate

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(a) A patient may, at any time, revoke his or her consent to an order not to resuscitate by making either a written or an oral declaration or by any other act evidencing a specific intent to revoke such consent which is communicated to or in the presence of an attending physician…

O.C.G.A. § 31-39-6.1 Form of order not to resuscitate; bracelet or necklace; revocation or cancellation of order

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(a) In addition to those orders not to resuscitate authorized elsewhere in this chapter, any physician, health care professional, nurse, physician assistant, caregiver, or emergency medical technician shall be authorized to effectuate an order not to resuscitate for a person who …

O.C.G.A. § 31-39-7 Liability of persons carrying out in good faith decisions regarding cardiopulmonary resuscitation; notification of next of kin or authorized person of patient by physician refusing to comply with orde

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(a) No physician, health care professional, nurse, physician assistant, caregiver, health care facility, other licensed facility, emergency medical technician, or person employed by, acting as the agent of, or under contract with any of the foregoing shall be subject to criminal …

O.C.G.A. § 31-39-8 Effect of order not to resuscitate on life insurance policies

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(a) No policy of life insurance shall be legally impaired, modified, or invalidated in any manner by the issuance of an order not to resuscitate notwithstanding any term of the policy to the contrary. (b) A person may not prohibit or require the issuance of an order not to resusc…

O.C.G.A. § 31-39-9 Effect of chapter on legal rights and responsibilities; right of court to approve order not to resuscitate

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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 cardiopulmonary resuscitation in any lawful manner or affect the validity of orders not to resuscitate issued and imp…

O.C.G.A. § 31-40-1 Definitions

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As used in this chapter, the term: (1) ‘‘Body art’’ means a tattoo or piercing placed on the body of a person for aesthetic or cosmetic purposes. (2) ‘‘Body artist’’ means any person who performs body art. Such term shall not include in its meaning any physician or osteopath lice…

O.C.G.A. § 31-40-10 Criminal law not repealed

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Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to repeal the provisions of Code Section 16-12-5; provided, however, that Code Section 16-12-5 shall not apply to microblading of the eyebrow. History. — Code 1981, § 31-40-10, enacted by Ga. L. 1994, p. 446, § 2; Ga. L. 2018, p. 996, § …

O.C.G.A. § 31-40-2 Issuance of permits

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It shall be unlawful for any person to operate a body art studio or perform body art without having first obtained a valid permit. Body art studio permits shall be issued by the county board of health or its duly authorized representative, subject to supervision and direction by …

O.C.G.A. § 31-40-3 Denial, suspension, and revocation of permit; notice and hearing

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(a) The county boards of health may deny, suspend, or revoke a body art studio permit for a violation of this chapter or the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder. When, in the judgment of such board or its duly authorized agents, it is necessary and proper that such appli…

O.C.G.A. § 31-40-4 Administrative review of order of county board of health

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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 a body artist studio permit provided under this chapter may secure review thereof by appeal to the department as provided in Article 1 of Chapter…

O.C.G.A. § 31-40-5 Rules and regulations

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(a) The department 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 health and safety standards for body artists and body art studios with regard to: (1) Location and clean…

O.C.G.A. § 31-40-6 Enforcement of chapter; inspection of premises

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The department 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 upon and inspect th…

O.C.G.A. § 31-40-7 Criminal penalty

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Any person, firm, or corporation performing body art without a valid permit shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. History. — Code 1981, § 31-40-7, enacted by Ga. L. 1994, p. 446, § 2; Ga. L. 2019, p. 462, § 2-1/SB 214. The 2019 amendment, effective July 1, 2019, substituted ‘‘perform…

O.C.G.A. § 31-40-8 Display of notification concerning disqualification from military service

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Each body art studio shall conspicuously display in a prominent place easily seen by patrons a printed sign that warns that any body art on the face, neck, forearm, hand, or lower leg of an individual may automatically disqualify such individual from military service in the armed…

O.C.G.A. § 31-40-9 Enactment of more stringent laws

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Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, the governing authority of any county or municipality may enact more stringent laws governing body art. History. — Code 1981, § 31-40-9, enacted by Ga. L. 1994, p. 446, § 2; Ga. L. 2019, p. 462, § 2-1/SB 214. The 2019 amendment…

O.C.G.A. § 31-41-1 Short title

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This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the ‘‘Georgia Lead Poisoning Prevention Act of 1994.’’ History. — Code 1981, § 31-41-1, enacted by Ga. L. 1994, p. 1617, § 1; Ga. L. 2010, p. 531, § 6/SB 78.

O.C.G.A. § 31-41-2 Legislative findings

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(a) The General Assembly finds that childhood lead poisoning is a devastating environmental health hazard to the children of this state. Exposure to even low levels of lead increases a child’s risks of developing permanent reading and learning disabilities, intelligence quotient …

O.C.G.A. § 31-41-3 Definitions

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As used in this chapter, the term: (1) ‘‘Abatement’’ means any set of measures designed to eliminate lead-based paint hazards, in accordance with standards developed by the board, including: (A) Removal of lead-based paint and lead contaminated dust, the permanent containment or …

O.C.G.A. § 31-41-4 Establishment of lead-based paint hazard reduction program; training programs; licensure and certification requirements; written information on renovation; record keeping requirements

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(a) There is established the Georgia Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Program. The Department of Natural Resources is designated as the state agency responsible for implementation, administration, and enforcement of such program. The commissioner may delegate such duties to the …

O.C.G.A. § 31-41-5 Enforcement of chapter; violations

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The Board of Natural Resources shall be authorized to promulgate all necessary regulations for the implementation and enforcement of this chapter. In addition to any action which may be taken to reprimand a licensee or to revoke or suspend a license, any person who violates any p…

O.C.G.A. § 31-41-6 Federal regulations; fees; corrective orders; violations

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(a) The department shall make available to all persons licensed or certified under this chapter current federal regulations affecting such licensees or certified persons. (b) The department is authorized to charge an application fee, a license fee, a license renewal fee, or a sim…

O.C.G.A. § 31-41-10 Short title

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This article shall be known and may be cited as the ‘‘Childhood Lead Exposure Control Act.’’ History. — Code 1981, § 31-41-10, enacted by Ga. L. 2000, p. 1260, § 1.

O.C.G.A. § 31-41-11 Legislative findings

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(a) The General Assembly finds that childhood lead poisoning prevention activities are currently carried out within the Environmental Health and Injury Prevention, Epidemiology and Prevention, and Laboratory Branches of the Department of Public Health. These activities include le…

O.C.G.A. § 31-41-12 Definitions

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As used in this article, the term: (1) ‘‘Confirmed lead poisoning’’ means a confirmed concentration of lead in whole blood equal to or greater than 20 micrograms of lead per deciliter for a single test or between 15 and 19 micrograms of lead per deciliter in two tests taken at le…