All laboratories conducting tests for sexually transmitted diseases shall comply with the rules, regulations, and reporting requirements prescribed therefor by the department.
History. Code 1933, § 88-1603, enacted by Ga. L. 1964, p. 499, § 1; Ga. L. 2020, p. 55, § 8/SB 372.
The 2020 amendment, effective July 1, 2020, substituted “sexually transmitted” for “venereal” near the middle of this Code section.
Structure Georgia Code
Chapter 17 - Control of Sexually Transmitted Disease
§ 31-17-1. Enumeration of Diseases Deemed Dangerous to Public Health
§ 31-17-2. Report of Diagnosis or Treatment to Health Authorities
§ 31-17-3. Examination and Treatment by Health Authorities
§ 31-17-4. Serologic Tests of Pregnant Women
§ 31-17-4.1. Chlamydia Screening Test
§ 31-17-4.2. Hiv and Syphilis Pregnancy Screening
§ 31-17-5. Prophylactic Treatment at Childbirth
§ 31-17-6. Regulation of Laboratories