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 to develop or continue, would likely endanger the health of individuals or communities.
History. Code 1933, § 88-1201, enacted by Ga. L. 1964, p. 499, § 1; Ga. L. 2009, p. 453, § 1-4/HB 228; Ga. L. 2011, p. 705, § 6-3/HB 214.
Cross references.
Hazardous waste management, § 12-8-60 et seq.
Law reviews.
For article on the 2011 amendment of this Code section, see 28 Ga. St. U.L. Rev. 147 (2011).
Structure Georgia Code
Chapter 12 - Control of Hazardous Conditions, Preventable Diseases, and Metabolic Disorders
§ 31-12-1. Power to Conduct Research and Studies
§ 31-12-1.1. “Bioterrorism” and “Public Health Emergency” Defined
§ 31-12-3. Power to Require Immunization and Other Preventive Measures
§ 31-12-3.1. Vaccination Registry; Reporting Requirements, Maintenance, and Use of Information
§ 31-12-3.2. Meningococcal Disease; Vaccinations; Disclosures
§ 31-12-4. Isolation and Segregation of Diseased Persons; Quarantine
§ 31-12-4.1. Smallpox Vaccination and Treatment Program
§ 31-12-5. State-Wide Network for Medical Genetics Services
§ 31-12-8. Occupational Health and Safety
§ 31-12-9. Importation, Sale, and Breeding of Animals and Birds to Be Kept as Pets
§ 31-12-10. Right of Entry to Facility
§ 31-12-11. Abating Operation of Bathhouses
§ 31-12-14. Cancer Research Program Fund; Contributions; Accounting