History. Code 1981, § 31-12-14 , enacted by Ga. L. 2000, p. 927, § 1; Ga. L. 2009, p. 453, § 1-5/HB 228; Ga. L. 2009, p. 686, § 1/SB 201; Ga. L. 2011, p. 705, § 6-4/HB 214.
Cross references.
Use of marijuana for treatment of cancer and glaucoma, T. 43, C. 34, A. 5.
Administrative rules and regulations.
Cancer state aid program, Official Compilation of the Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia, Georgia Department of Public Health, Health Promotion, Subject 511-5-10.
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